Kym Marsh is forced to pull out of hosting Morning Live after ‘horrendous’ effects of hernia op

Kym Marsh was forced to pull out of making a return to hosting the BBC’s Morning Live on Monday, as she grapples with effects of her ‘horrendous’ hernia operation. The TV personality, 44, was replaced in the studio by two-time Strictly Come Dancing champ Oti Mabuse as she appeared from home to explain her absence. … Read more

Kym Marsh admits she’s still ‘in pain’ five days after hernia surgery

Kym Marsh gave her Morning Live co-stars and viewers an update on her recovery from a hernia operation during Thursday’s show.  The presenter, 44, usually presents alongside co-host Gethin Jones in the BBC show’s studio but is currently recovering at home after having an operation on two hernias over the weekend. Appearing via video link … Read more

‘Do I need a hernia operation if I’m not in pain?’: DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions

My doctor has advised me to have my hernia treated, even though it doesn’t cause me pain. I would like to have the procedure under local anaesthetic, but the surgeon said the only options on the NHS were general or spinal — is that so? James Anthony, Hertford, Herts.  Hernias are very common and occur … Read more