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Title: Hernia?
Post by: OAK on June 30, 2015, 11:40:28 AM
Hey guys!  Just found out that I have a small inguinal hernia.  No pain at all.  Of course the Doctor told me not to lift weights until I see a surgeon, but that could be months.  Has anyone had this problem and did you still workout with it?

Oak
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: _aj_ on June 30, 2015, 11:55:39 AM
This guy:

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Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: V Man on June 30, 2015, 03:35:38 PM
Yes I had an inguinal hernia...from the time I noticed it to the time I got it repaired was about 8 months. I continued to work out with it, and it probably got a bit bigger in that time....but didn't really have any pain except for a dull ache occasionally.
My friend has been waiting for over a year to have his repaired and he says his has grown quite a bit in that time.

I would say continue to train, but try to avoid exercises that put a lot of internal pressure in your midsection, like leg press or bent over rows. 
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: OAK on June 30, 2015, 06:37:07 PM
Ok.  That's good to know.  Are you happy you've had the surgery or would it have been better not to get the surgery and just worked around it?

Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: oldtimer1 on June 30, 2015, 06:37:33 PM
Why does it take months to get fixed? If I called my doctor on this I bet I would be on the operating table in a week.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: OAK on June 30, 2015, 06:38:35 PM
You probably don't live in Canada like me.  :(
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: V Man on June 30, 2015, 06:40:33 PM
Why does it take months to get fixed? If I called my doctor on this I bet I would be on the operating table in a week.

Well for me it's because I live in Canada  :-\
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: V Man on June 30, 2015, 06:41:59 PM
Ok.  That's good to know.  Are you happy you've had the surgery or would it have been better not to get the surgery and just worked around it?



Yeah you can only work around it for so long.....eventually it will just keep getting bigger.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: The True Adonis on June 30, 2015, 06:43:05 PM
How does someone even get something stupid like that?
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: V Man on June 30, 2015, 06:44:11 PM
How does someone even get something stupid like that?

How does someone even say something stupid like that?
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: SF1900 on June 30, 2015, 06:51:01 PM
I had a double inguinal hernia. Hernia on right and left side. Had surgery within 1-2 weeks. I didn't train for at least a year! I could have went back sooner, but was nervous it would pop  back out. I knew a guy who had 4 hernias. The issue with him is that he never lets it properly heal and begins to lift heavy asap. Because of my past hernias, I don't squat or deadlift any more.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: The True Adonis on June 30, 2015, 06:51:25 PM
How does someone even say something stupid like that?
You are the moron with the weak abdominal wall, explain how that happened.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: V Man on June 30, 2015, 06:54:23 PM
I had a double inguinal hernia. Hernia on right and left side. Had surgery within 1-2 weeks. I didn't train for at least a year! I could have went back sooner, but was nervous it would pop  back out. I knew a guy who had 4 hernias. The issue with him is that he never lets it properly heal and begins to lift heavy asap. Because of my past hernias, I don't squat or deadlift any more.

Did you get a mesh repair?
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: The True Adonis on June 30, 2015, 06:57:04 PM
Did you get a mesh repair?
Did you get a motorized wheelchair for retards?
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: V Man on June 30, 2015, 06:57:57 PM
You are the moron with the weak abdominal wall, explain how that happened.

Well your mom does like to be fucked hard.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: Twaddle on June 30, 2015, 06:58:53 PM
Did you get a motorized wheelchair for retards?

 :D
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: Hulkotron on June 30, 2015, 07:00:42 PM
Hey guys!  Just found out that I have a small inguinal hernia.  No pain at all.  Of course the Doctor told me not to lift weights until I see a surgeon, but that could be months.  Has anyone had this problem and did you still workout with it?

Oak

Maybe take it easy and go for the "health" look for a bit.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: SF1900 on June 30, 2015, 07:07:39 PM
Did you get a mesh repair?

No. Overall, my doctor did not think I needed a mesh.

It's been over 10 years and no problem. Though I still get a slight pain down there some time.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: SF1900 on June 30, 2015, 07:09:17 PM
Ok.  That's good to know.  Are you happy you've had the surgery or would it have been better not to get the surgery and just worked around it?



If you don't get the surgery, there is a good chance you can die from a strangulated hernia. Surgery is not an option. It's required, if you don't want to die.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: OAK on June 30, 2015, 07:39:28 PM
I wish I could say that I got a hernia lifting heavy in the gym.  It's actually a very embarrassing story.  A week ago my wife got me one of those "Squatty Potty" stools that's supposed to reduce your chances of getting a hernia while going to the bathroom.  Ironically...it gave me a hernia.  :(
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: OAK on June 30, 2015, 07:42:34 PM
If you don't get the surgery, there is a good chance you can die from a strangulated hernia. Surgery is not an option. It's required, if you don't want to die.

In the past all inguinal hernias were repaired surgically.  Now, apparently, for small hernias surgeons take the "watch and wait" approach with them because the risk of complications is greater than the risk of strangulation.  But of course...I'm not a Doctor.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: SF1900 on June 30, 2015, 08:39:39 PM
In the past all inguinal hernias were repaired surgically.  Now, apparently, for small hernias surgeons take the "watch and wait" approach with them because the risk of complications is greater than the risk of strangulation.  But of course...I'm not a Doctor.

Well, I had my hernia not too long ago (10 years ago or so) and they did the repair. They obviously cant go away on their own, thus, in my opinion they can only get worse. But as you said, I am not doctor, so who knows.

What are the risks so great associated with hernia surgery when compared to a strangulated hernia? ??? ???
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: V Man on July 01, 2015, 03:46:18 AM
No. Overall, my doctor did not think I needed a mesh.

It's been over 10 years and no problem. Though I still get a slight pain down there some time.

I had a mesh repair and get slight pain as well. Usually after I do really heavy leg press, or for some reason lying leg curls. It only started doing that in the last 5 months or so, and my surgery was 4 years ago. According to my doc, mesh repairs only have a 1% chance of recurrence.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: BigCyp on July 01, 2015, 04:09:31 AM
I imagine a hernia to be like Vince Basile.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: OAK on July 01, 2015, 07:39:57 AM
Well, I had my hernia not too long ago (10 years ago or so) and they did the repair. They obviously cant go away on their own, thus, in my opinion they can only get worse. But as you said, I am not doctor, so who knows.

What are the risks so great associated with hernia surgery when compared to a strangulated hernia? ??? ???

All surgeries have risks infection, reaction to anesthetic, reoccurrence etc...  In theory all could be deadly too.  It all comes down to the numbers.  It sounds like you needed the surgery.  I realize that my condition will never get better but some small hernias don't progress. I hope I don't need surgery but I'll do what the surgeon advises.

Thank you for your feedback I found it very helpful.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: SF1900 on July 01, 2015, 07:43:21 AM
All surgeries have risks infection, reaction to anesthetic, reoccurrence etc...  In theory all could be deadly too.  It all comes down to the numbers.  It sounds like you needed the surgery.  I realize that my condition will never get better but some small hernias don't progress. I hope I don't need surgery but I'll do what the surgeon advises.

Thank you for your feedback I found it very helpful.

Well, yeah, ALL surgeries have risks. That I know. I thought you meant there was something very specific to hernia repair.

I suspect that if you do certain movements that put strain on that area, it will only get worse.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: OAK on July 01, 2015, 07:48:10 AM
I had a mesh repair and get slight pain as well. Usually after I do really heavy leg press, or for some reason lying leg curls. It only started doing that in the last 5 months or so, and my surgery was 4 years ago. According to my doc, mesh repairs only have a 1% chance of recurrence.

Ok.  That's good to know.  I'm not too worried about the pain as long as it doesnt reoccur after the surgery.  It's amazing there's almost no reliable information on the internet about weight training and hernias.  Almost everything I've read recommends never to lift weights again.  Even after surgery.  That's a bit hard for me to take.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: SF1900 on July 01, 2015, 07:48:24 AM
I had a mesh repair and get slight pain as well. Usually after I do really heavy leg press, or for some reason lying leg curls. It only started doing that in the last 5 months or so, and my surgery was 4 years ago. According to my doc, mesh repairs only have a 1% chance of recurrence.

Yeah, I sometimes get pain down there. Perhaps its the scar tissue. But I read this is not uncommon.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: OAK on July 01, 2015, 07:53:15 AM
Well, yeah, ALL surgeries have risks. That I know. I thought you meant there was something very specific to hernia repair.

I suspect that if you do certain movements that put strain on that area, it will only get worse.

That's the question I would like to get answered.  Large hernias will get worse over time but small ones may not.  I'll have to wait and see I guess.  The one good thing about Canada's health care system is that they'll never rush doing a surgery...wait times are too long.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: SF1900 on July 01, 2015, 07:54:05 AM
Ok.  That's good to know.  I'm not too worried about the pain as long as it doesnt reoccur after the surgery.  It's amazing there's almost no reliable information on the internet about weight training and hernias.  Almost everything I've read recommends never to lift weights again.  Even after surgery.  That's a bit hard for me to take.

Hernia Center of Southern California

http://www.herniaonline.com/

WEIGHT LIFTERS
One day after surgery we recommend walking for one hour per day. After two to three days of this is increased to two hours per day.

Day five: You may make your first trip to the gym. You may use light free weights or machines at minimal tension. This is done to maintain your flexibility. You should not lift over forty pounds the first month. We use you personal toning weight as a guide.

WEEK 4: You may lift 25% of your toning weight.

WEEK 5: You may lift 50% of your toning weight.

WEEK 6: You may lift 75% of your toning weight.

WEEK 7: You may lift your toning weight.

WEEK 8: You may lift without restriction.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: OAK on July 01, 2015, 07:56:49 AM
Hernia Center of Southern California

http://www.herniaonline.com/

WEIGHT LIFTERS
One day after surgery we recommend walking for one hour per day. After two to three days of this is increased to two hours per day.

Day five: You may make your first trip to the gym. You may use light free weights or machines at minimal tension. This is done to maintain your flexibility. You should not lift over forty pounds the first month. We use you personal toning weight as a guide.

WEEK 4: You may lift 25% of your toning weight.

WEEK 5: You may lift 50% of your toning weight.

WEEK 6: You may lift 75% of your toning weight.

WEEK 7: You may lift your toning weight.

WEEK 8: You may lift without restriction.

Wow.  Light weights at day 5.  That's amazing.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: SF1900 on July 01, 2015, 07:59:09 AM
Wow.  Light weights at day 5.  That's amazing.

To be honest, I thought that was a little suspect. I was still having problems walking after a week, let alone lifting weights. Unless they do a different type of hernia surgery that is less invasive.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: V Man on July 01, 2015, 04:18:56 PM
To be honest, I thought that was a little suspect. I was still having problems walking after a week, let alone lifting weights. Unless they do a different type of hernia surgery that is less invasive.

Yeah, I wasn't allowed to lift for 6 weeks. After about 4, I felt as though I could've done some light lifting but to be safe I waited the full six weeks. I remember the first week feeling like I was kicked in the nuts constantly.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: The True Adonis on July 01, 2015, 05:34:25 PM
You guys must have genetically weak abs or something.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: SF1900 on July 01, 2015, 06:11:34 PM
You guys must have genetically weak abs or something.

Well, yeah. 4 men in my family had hernias.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: The True Adonis on July 01, 2015, 06:21:50 PM
Well, yeah. 4 men in my family had hernias.
Yah, thats what I figured.  Its one of those things where the ab wall is just not genetically capable of sustaining such stress. 
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: chaos on July 01, 2015, 06:23:15 PM
Yah, thats what I figured.  Its one of those things where the ab wall is just not genetically capable of sustaining such stress. 
X2
If only there were a way to strengthen this "ab wall" beyond that of nature.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: SF1900 on July 01, 2015, 07:18:29 PM
Yah, thats what I figured.  Its one of those things where the ab wall is just not genetically capable of sustaining such stress. 

Nope. That is why I try to avoid any exercises that I feel put an extreme stress on that area.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: SF1900 on July 01, 2015, 07:20:24 PM
X2
If only there were a way to strengthen this "ab wall" beyond that of nature.

Depends. If someone is HIGHLY susceptible to a condition, there is little that can be done. Genetic testing has revealed this in certain disorders--the high likelihood of developing a condition, independent of environmental influences.

The way hernias run in my family, I was pretty much primed to get one. Hell, my uncle had a hernia and he never lifted weights. Same with my grandpa, and he had 3 of them!
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: chaos on July 01, 2015, 08:53:15 PM
Depends. If someone is HIGHLY susceptible to a condition, there is little that can be done. Genetic testing has revealed this in certain disorders--the high likelihood of developing a condition, independent of environmental influences.

The way hernias run in my family, I was pretty much primed to get one. Hell, my uncle had a hernia and he never lifted weights. Same with my grandpa, and he had 3 of them!
Link to these peer reviewed genetic tests?
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: Hypertrophy on July 01, 2015, 08:54:51 PM
Yah, thats what I figured.  Its one of those things where the ab wall is just not genetically capable of sustaining such stress. 

all humans have genetically weak abs. It comes from evolution. take a look at historical occurrences of hernias.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: Hypertrophy on July 01, 2015, 08:56:50 PM
I had an inguinal hernia some years back. Mesh repair. Worked well. Felt terrible for over 6 months. To this day if I twist suddenly i feel the mesh pulling and it's not pretty.

BTW got the hernia doing sumo style dead lifts. As soon as I came out of the hole I felt the ripping.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: nattybay on July 01, 2015, 09:04:26 PM
Hey guys!  Just found out that I have a small inguinal hernia.  No pain at all.  Of course the Doctor told me not to lift weights until I see a surgeon, but that could be months.  Has anyone had this problem and did you still workout with it?

Oak


Get it operated asap
You can start working on machines within a month with very light weight for the pump with very high reps like around 30-40 each set..lol
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: OAK on August 28, 2015, 08:34:27 PM
So I finally saw a surgeon this week (2 months later).  Said I have a small hernia.  He then says 10 years ago all hernias were repaired (as I had read) but nowadays things are different.  Some surgeons would repair my hernia some would not.  He then says my hernia "probably" should be repaired.  I now have to wait 8 months to get the surgery done, but in the meantime I have no restrictions and can lift weights as I always have and it won't make it worse.

I'm leaning towards not getting it done.  Anyone have a similar experience?
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: Marty Champions on August 28, 2015, 08:42:40 PM
Hey guys!  Just found out that I have a small inguinal hernia.  No pain at all.  Of course the Doctor told me not to lift weights until I see a surgeon, but that could be months.  Has anyone had this problem and did you still workout with it?

Oak
meat eating  possibly, eat veggies 4 recovery
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: rocket on August 28, 2015, 08:49:56 PM
So I finally saw a surgeon this week (2 months later).  Said I have a small hernia.  He then says 10 years ago all hernias were repaired (as I had read) but nowadays things are different.  Some surgeons would repair my hernia some would not.  He then says my hernia "probably" should be repaired.  I now have to wait 8 months to get the surgery done, but in the meantime I have no restrictions and can lift weights as I always have and it won't make it worse.

I'm leaning towards not getting it done.  Anyone have a similar experience?

I got one (inguinal) when I was around 13-15.  I told nobody about it until I was 17.  By then, it was out of control (I didn't lift so that didn't do it), pushing on my urinary tract and making me piss my pants when I put my dick back after peeing if I was not careful.  I finally copped to it to my parents and was in surgery not long after.  (Mesh).

I have no idea how I got it.  When I sneezed, it would violently pop out and it still to this day makes my skin crawl when I think of that feeling.

Things have been ok since the surgery.  When you've lived for years with one, you will always protect that area and from my experience, lifting weight has never really caused any issues that threatened the integrity of the area.

Proceed with caution but as I say, I lift weight without much fear.

I wouldn't want to live with one, myself - but mine was never small.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: mame09 on August 29, 2015, 05:17:06 AM
i just got my hernia repaired on monday. ive had it my whole life in my belly button.
they were initially gonna put mesh but when they opened me up it wasnt that big they stitched it back up.
doc said dont do any heavy lifting for 2 months so i started walking after a couple of days
great thing about mine is there is no scars and they used self absorbing stitches
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: mr.turbo on August 29, 2015, 06:13:37 AM
I wish I could say that I got a hernia lifting heavy in the gym.  It's actually a very embarrassing story.  A week ago my wife got me one of those "Squatty Potty" stools that's supposed to reduce your chances of getting a hernia while going to the bathroom.  Ironically...it gave me a hernia.  :(


 ;D
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: mr.turbo on August 29, 2015, 06:18:02 AM
I suspect a tendency for hernias is a result of inbreeding
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: Dave D on November 28, 2021, 03:08:39 PM
So I finally saw a surgeon this week (2 months later).  Said I have a small hernia.  He then says 10 years ago all hernias were repaired (as I had read) but nowadays things are different.  Some surgeons would repair my hernia some would not.  He then says my hernia "probably" should be repaired.  I now have to wait 8 months to get the surgery done, but in the meantime I have no restrictions and can lift weights as I always have and it won't make it worse.

I'm leaning towards not getting it done.  Anyone have a similar experience?

Oak what happened with this hernia?

Why were you asking Getbig for advice when you’re a medical professional ?
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: Dave D on November 28, 2021, 03:09:35 PM
In the past all inguinal hernias were repaired surgically.  Now, apparently, for small hernias surgeons take the "watch and wait" approach with them because the risk of complications is greater than the risk of strangulation.  But of course...I'm not a Doctor.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: deadz on November 28, 2021, 03:22:41 PM
Hey guys!  Just found out that I have a small inguinal hernia.  No pain at all.  Of course the Doctor told me not to lift weights until I see a surgeon, but that could be months.  Has anyone had this problem and did you still workout with it?

Oak
Youre going to die.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: JustPlaneJane on November 28, 2021, 03:25:11 PM
Hey guys!  Just found out that I have a small inguinal hernia.  No pain at all.  Of course the Doctor told me not to lift weights until I see a surgeon, but that could be months.  Has anyone had this problem and did you still workout with it?

Oak
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Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: OAK on November 28, 2021, 03:35:00 PM


(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/0d/ea/ea/0deaea291ee058335e2f4c35e54a1417.jpg)

 :(
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: joswift on November 28, 2021, 03:41:21 PM
Oak what happened with this hernia?

Why were you asking Getbig for advice when you’re a medical professional ?

 ;D
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: OAK on November 28, 2021, 04:05:08 PM


It’s like you’re a completely different person in less than 2 years.

And going through your posts there is no mention of you being a medical professional for a quarter of a century. That must be a recent reveal.


(https://i.imgflip.com/1l50h4.jpg)


Genuinely freaked out right now.

 :(


Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: Dave D on November 28, 2021, 04:11:23 PM
It’s like you’re a completely different person in less than 2 years.

And going through your posts there is no mention of you being a medical professional for a quarter of a century. That must be a recent reveal.


(https://i.imgflip.com/1l50h4.jpg)


Genuinely freaked out right now.

 :(

If you’re worried about what you’re posting then stop.
Title: Re: Hernia?
Post by: OAK on November 28, 2021, 05:29:48 PM
If you’re worried about what you’re posting then stop.

I'm worried because it's not normal to study six year old hernia threads. Do you have a HERNIA fetish?

....and NO, I will NOT send you the pics.

 :( :( :(