Gethin Jones clarifies health condition on BBC Morning Live

Gethin Jones, a presenter on BBC's Morning Live, recently shared a surprising update about his health. During a live segment, he learned from Dr. Xand van Tulleken that he had misunderstood his hernia treatment for 40 years. Jones expressed confusion after Dr. van Tulleken clarified that while he indeed had a hernia, it had not been removed as he believed. Instead, the doctor explained that it had simply been pushed back and repaired. This revelation came amidst growing concerns about long wait times for hernia treatments in the NHS. Dr. van Tulleken noted the increasing need for hernia surgery, especially as the population ages. He explained that hernias are common and reassured viewers that many people are unaware of the specifics surrounding their condition. He added that there are different types of hernias and provided guidance on when to seek medical advice. Gethin recently completed a challenging skate-a-thon with fellow presenter Helen Skelton for Comic Relief, raising significant funds for worthy causes. After the 24-hour event, he shared his emotional response and gratitude towards supporters for their generous donations.