Has anyone had hernia surgery before?

[OSUBaneBrowns]

I have to get inguinal hernia surgery next Wednesday and the surgeon told me that I will be out for six weeks. Has anyone had it before and what did you do to stay active during the recovery time. I'm not trying to make it worst or do any more damage but I REFUSE to sit on my ass and do nothing during the recovery time. I lift and do cardio for 40 minutes three times a week and this is really stressing me out. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[who_better_than_me]

My girlfriend had one in September. She wasn't just sitting around. She just didn't lift anything over 25 lbs. She still did light workout, no weights. SHe didnt lift but still ran a treadmill. WE still had sex, but not as frequent as usual. Still drove. She was pretty actice. Really only thing that change was kid couldnt jump on her all wild.

 

[beenz]

i always wondered, what causes a hernia?

 

[who_better_than_me]

i always wondered, what causes a hernia?

for my broad, having a baby. when her belly button got all big and poking out.It never went back to complete normal until she got the surgury. That was a year after a surgury.

I dont know for men, but a hernia recently killed my uncle. It could lead to stomach cancer.

 

[OSUBaneBrowns]

My girlfriend had one in September. She wasn't just sitting around. She just didn't lift anything over 25 lbs. She still did light workout, no weights. SHe didnt lift but still ran a treadmill. WE still had sex, but not as frequent as usual. Still drove. She was pretty actice. Really only thing that change was kid couldnt jump on her all wild.

How long did it take her to recover before she was normal again (lifting, sex and playing with the kids)?

 

[OSUBaneBrowns]

i always wondered, what causes a hernia?

A hernia occurs when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or connective tissue called fascia. The most common types are inguinal (inner groin), incisional (resulting from an incision), femoral (outer groin), umbilical (belly button), and hiatal (upper stomach).

The bolded is what I have now.

 

[CouldntBeMeTho]

i had one as a little kid, (same kind as you) I wasnt out no 6 weeks. I couldnt walk for a day, within a week i was running around. youll be able to exercise within the 6 weeks. i wouldnt recommend lifting weights, but youll be able to walk around and run even.

 

[who_better_than_me]

How long did it take her to recover before she was normal again (lifting, sex and playing with the kids)?

6 weeks( as recommended by the doctor)

 

[mattG]

Any type of hernia surgery requires at least 6 week rest. Inguinal hernia is one which requires complete rest, otherwise it is likely to give complications, which would then require a revision hernia repair. Lifting heavy weight is not an option at all. May be after 4 weeks u can start with some heavy rep exercise that would not strain the surgery area.

Hope you get well soon.

 

[OSUBaneBrowns]

Any type of hernia surgery requires at least 6 week rest. Inguinal hernia is one which requires complete rest, otherwise it is likely to give complications, which would then require a revision hernia repair. Lifting heavy weight is not an option at all. May be after 4 weeks u can start with some heavy rep exercise that would not strain the surgery area.

Hope you get well soon.

I'm not trying to lift heavy weights while in recovery but i cant just sit on my ass for 6 weeks! Im trying to figure out what stuff i can do to stay active during the down time.

 

[Jx2]

I'm not trying to lift heavy weights while in recovery but i cant just sit on my ass for 6 weeks! Im trying to figure out what stuff i can do to stay active during the down time.

I’m going in Thursday breh. 37 and healthy but been dealing with this inguinal hernia for the last 4-5 years. Just ran 8 miles today and am very active. What do I need to know? Not looking forward to this recovery time

 

[OSUBaneBrowns]

I’m going in Thursday breh. 37 and healthy but been dealing with this inguinal hernia for the last 4-5 years. Just ran 8 miles today and am very active. What do I need to know? Not looking forward to this recovery time

It been over 10 years since I had the surgery. I remember not be able to do much during the first few days because of the pain and soreness. After a week, I start going to gym and lifted lightly to stay active. I also walked on the treadmill for a hour and increase my speed over the weeks until I was running again. Overall, it was not bad especially if you keep yourself after once the pain and soreness goes away.
Also, don't try to have sex or rub one out for a min. Groin is going to be black and blue and last thing you want to do is get a hard on . Also taking a sh*t is going to be a struggle for a min because you use your intestines to pass stools. Make sure that you are eating a lot of fiber so everything goes smoothly.

 

[mag357]

Man ... Smh
My ass could barely move without being in intense pain.
If I laughed, sneezed, coughed, anything, it felt like my abs were gonna rip open

And you ain't gonna be able to take a shyt without almost dieing kol

 

[Jx2]

Man ... Smh
My ass could barely move without being in intense pain.
If I laughed, sneezed, coughed, anything, it felt like my abs were gonna rip open

And you ain't gonna be able to take a shyt without almost dieing kol

What if I’m a coffee drinker? My morning coffee habits make it so that my shyts all come one after another in the morning with little to no problem

 

[Jx2]

It been over 10 years since I had the surgery. I remember not be able to do much during the first few days because of the pain and soreness. After a week, I start going to gym and lifted lightly to stay active. I also walked on the treadmill for a hour and increase my speed over the weeks until I was running again. Overall, it was not bad especially if you keep yourself after once the pain and soreness goes away.
Also, don't try to have sex or rub one out for a min. Groin is going to be black and blue and last thing you want to do is get a hard on . Also taking a sh*t is going to be a struggle for a min because you use your intestines to pass stools. Make sure that you are eating a lot of fiber so everything goes smoothly.

Nurse told me my balls might swell up right after. Not looking forward to this. Guess I’ll plan to stock up on high fiber cereal, oat milk and plenty of coffee