Got A Hernia (Groin)

[TOBEY32]

If not one thing it's another.
Went to a mobile clinic. Said they want to do an ultra-sound. Then, if fixable, I'll get that procedure.
Must've been from the gym - and I don't lift that much - but it must've been enough.
My weekend job's when I feel it - standing as a checker. Don't think I'm going in tomorrow. Not worth it.

David

[Debbie C]

Yea , your right David, if its not one thing its another !! Hope you feel better. Make sure you have a good dr. if you have to have surgery, I've been told hernia surgery can be tricky. I have a hiatia (sp?) hernia but I am not doing anything with it.

[TOBEY32]

Debra C
Does yours not hurt? You know about it, but it doesn't bother that much? Just wondered.

David

[Debbie C]

David ,mine isn't the same kind of hernia yours is. Mine is a hiatal hernia and is located more at the top of my stomach by my esophagus. I get more acid reflux and take protonix for it. Yours I believe is more from a strain since you said you got it from the gym.

[annekat]

David ,mine isn't the same kind of hernia yours is. Mine is a hiatal hernia and is located more at the top of my stomach by my esophagus. I get more acid reflux and take protonix for it. Yours I believe is more from a strain since you said you got it from the gym. Deb, I have a hiatal hernia, too, it showed up on an xray, and no one acts like its a big deal. I guess they are fairly common. I also get some acid reflux from it, and I take otc ranitadine. It isn't too bad.

[RudiK]

David, I had an inguinal (?) hernia and had to have it repaired. The danger in my case was that intestines could have been "caught " in the muscle break which could have been dangerous. The procedure to repair it was done in an outpatient setting, except my blood pressure crashed during the procedure and they kept me for a day and a half for observation

[drz]

If not one thing it's another.
Went to a mobile clinic. Said they want to do an ultra-sound. Then, if fixable, I'll get that procedure.
Must've been from the gym - and I don't lift that much - but it must've been enough.
My weekend job's when I feel it - standing as a checker. Don't think I'm going in tomorrow. Not worth it.

David

Did you get your hernia repaired?

I had my surgery at end of January and it took about a month to heal up. During that time my foot broke and that will take a lot longer to heal.

[TOBEY32]

drz
Because I am working w/ a local ministry to get things related to the hernia taken care of I haven't had any procedure yet. On Tuesday the 5th I will go back to the ministry doc who will tell me about the ultrasound results and the next step. I pray it's fixable, as that will also be covered via this ministry. Tell me, if someone knows: Does one need to (from here-on-out) be extra careful lifting after the procedure? Not talking about the everyday precautions that ALL people should follow when lifting. In other words, can I "bring it back" (or another). Would hate if I could never go to the gym again. One of my loves. As it is, I don't lift all that much. What restrictions is one told from the doc/hospital? Wondering.- David

[Pete]

That's a good question to ask the surgeon.

[RudiK]

I was told after my surgery to limit any lifting to 40 lbs for 6 months and to 100 lbs thereafter.


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[drz]

drz
Because I am working w/ a local ministry to get things related to the hernia taken care of I haven't had any procedure yet. On Tuesday the 5th I will go back to the ministry doc who will tell me about the ultrasound results and the next step. I pray it's fixable, as that will also be covered via this ministry. Tell me, if someone knows: Does one need to (from here-on-out) be extra careful lifting after the procedure? Not talking about the everyday precautions that ALL people should follow when lifting. In other words, can I "bring it back" (or another). Would hate if I could never go to the gym again. One of my loves. As it is, I don't lift all that much. What restrictions is one told from the doc/hospital? Wondering.- David


Recovery limits vary according to severity of hernia and what was done during the repair but limits of lifting over 10 pounds for 30 days is pretty common one. After that normal activity should be OK. But if your muscles are getting weak or you have other problems that make you at risk for further hernias, then normal activity might be less than what you usually did, especially if that caused a hernia.

[Debbie C]

Sorry to get off topic but drz , how do you break your foot ??

[TOBEY32]

Met w/ the clinic doc re my hernia. It's a double hernia. Next, the hospital will phone to set up the consultation w/ the performing doc. He will go over the procedure, pros/cons, etc., and schedule the procedure. Heard from a couple of people that one can be out-of-commission for weeks. I pray there's not too much of that, as I don't have a lot of vacation time or any short-term disability. A friend said he took the general anesthesia, but wishes he would've taken the local anesthesia like his father who was up and around within a couple of days (don't know if those results happen with everyone). Gonna ask about it.

[drz]

Met w/ the clinic doc re my hernia. It's a double hernia. Next, the hospital will phone to set up the consultation w/ the performing doc. He will go over the procedure, pros/cons, etc., and schedule the procedure. Heard from a couple of people that one can be out-of-commission for weeks. I pray there's not too much of that, as I don't have a lot of vacation time or any short-term disability. A friend said he took the general anesthesia, but wishes he would've taken the local anesthesia like his father who was up and around within a couple of days (don't know if those results happen with everyone). Gonna ask about it.

I had double hernia with trapped colon. I went in early in the morning for surgery with the local anesthesia and was home by mid morning after they gave me breakfast. But no lifting (10 pound limit) for 30 days and rather slow walking too with lot of naps but then that is my norm with Wegs and diabetes. I had lot of bruising and swelling from surgery which the surgeon said is unusual but not unexpected with my medical history.