Deciding whether to go ahead with surgery for a hernia and prolapse can be a tough choice, especially when dealing with recurring issues. The person in this situation has already had surgeries for these problems and is now facing them again. After talking to two different surgeons, they are unsure about having another elective surgery.

- The first surgeon, who did the previous surgeries, believes the hernia is unlikely to become strangulated. This means surgery would mainly be for improving comfort and quality of life, focusing on strengthening the abdominal wall.
- The second surgeon, however, cautions that strangulation could happen eventually and suggests a laparoscopic repair, with the possibility of switching to an open procedure if needed.

The person feels their quality of life is not great but is hesitant to have surgery just for comfort. For now, they have decided to delay the operation but are actively looking for another surgeon in case an emergency arises.

Here are some helpful pieces of advice and insights:

1. Try not to wait for an emergency to make your decision. Emergency surgeries often mean you can't choose your surgeon and may lead to less favorable outcomes.
2. If you are in good health otherwise, keep searching for a surgeon you trust and feel comfortable with. Many people only realize after surgery how much chronic pain or limitation they had been living with.