Hernia Recovery

Palmetto · 03-13-2006, 04:59 PM

I just had surgery on a hernia about a week or so ago and I was wandering if anyone has had experience with this. The doctor told me that I wouldnt be able to lift weights for 6-8 weeks which I think is unreal...I will probally go insane not being able to lift for that long. But he did say that I could jog and do moderate cardio. Does this sound right to ya'll? I mean I'm not complaining b/c I am cutting right now but doesnt 6-8 weeks seem to long? I would also like to know if there are any ways to get over the surgery faster and be able to lift in a shorter amout of time. Just curious guys.

Tech · 03-13-2006, 05:25 PM

I think Guymby (mod here) can help you. I think he's had experience in this area.

Gumby51cm · 03-13-2006, 06:00 PM

tech is right. first off what type of hernia was it? (inquinal or umbelicle(sp?))

MaKaVeLi · 03-14-2006, 12:57 AM

i'm no expert like gumby on this but it sounds to me like you should listen to your doc

Gumby51cm · 03-14-2006, 09:13 AM

yeah, i had surgery on dec. 19th for mine. but i have to know what type he has because its a completely different level of pain and recovery.

Palmetto · 03-14-2006, 04:36 PM

I had an inquinal hernia. The surgery wasnt that bad and the doctor made it sound like if I didnt wait and hold off on the weights then I could go a lot of damage. I just want to know what to expect...thanks bros.

Gumby51cm · 03-14-2006, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Palmetto

I had an inquinal hernia. The surgery wasnt that bad and the doctor made it sound like if I didnt wait and hold off on the weights then I could go a lot of damage. I just want to know what to expect...thanks bros.

ok cool. took me 4 weeks before i started arms. 5 for chest, 6 for back, and about 10 for legs.

i meen, dont do anythign stupid though, you cant go back in and expect to bench 225 like you used to. some exercises will never feel right again to.

make sure to massage the area around your scar, so the scar tissue gets moved out.

Palmetto · 03-14-2006, 06:57 PM

Jesus, a month? Damn that really sucks. But I guess it's something that I will have to deal with. I better start loving cardio then huh? But yea thanks for the advice, it was taken to heart. But now...TIME TO EAT

Gumby51cm · 03-15-2006, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Palmetto

Jesus, a month? Damn that really sucks. But I guess it's something that I will have to deal with. I better start loving cardio then huh? But yea thanks for the advice, it was taken to heart. But now...TIME TO EAT

shit, i didnt do anything for a month. i sat around and ate. i donno how your doing so well, i hated the recover from that surgery.

Palmetto · 03-15-2006, 08:38 AM

Yea I hate the recovery too. But I mean I'm almost 2 weeks into the recovery so what? At most, two more weeks until I can get back into the gym? Half way there. This might give me a chance to catch up on my school work and actually spend time with my girlfriend. Just got to make sure I dont spoil her when I get over this and become a gym rat again.

Gumby51cm · 03-15-2006, 09:13 AM

yeah, i think the best part about hte surgery was that i got 4 weeks off of work and got to hand out with my g.f pretty much every day (x-mas break)