training after inguinal hernia diagnosis?

training after inguinal hernia diagnosis?

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tuscaneer

Original Poster:

7,844 posts

232 months

Friday 29th January 2021
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so.....

judging by how common this is i'm guessing a fair few pistonheaders have experienced this... i've gone and done it over the weekend but didn't really realise what it was until tuesday afternoon ( after 12 rounds of boxing pads i seemed to get through without much stress on the groin area)...

anyway, been to the quacks and had it confirmed...told surgery is the only option but the wait will be very long due to covid etc ...i'm looking at having to live with it for around 6 to 9 months before getting the operation...

anybody else managed to carry on training with a hernia? do those hernia truss support belts work?

i'd be interested in hearing peoples experiences and how/if they have adapted training to accommodate the injury and reduce the chances of continually popping it out when exercising.. thanks in advance!

FranFran

22 posts

63 months

Friday 29th January 2021
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yup, surprised not more takers on this one.

I've had a small tear for 3 months now, 90% certain caused by lifting weights (poorly).

Initially I had mild pain most of the time so didnt do anything. Gradually that eased and I gained a bit of confidence to start testing out what I could do. Now managing unlimited walking, a small amount of resistance cycling and some upper body yoga type exercise.

I did ask my GP what might be possible, guidance was- try it and if it doesnt hurt then you should be good.

Hoping to have a procedure done privately, but facing understandable delays currently.

tuscaneer

Original Poster:

7,844 posts

232 months

Friday 29th January 2021
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cheers for the response pal, i'd not considered private to speed things up will look into that... yeah, the response from the doctor was something similar...rather non committal whereas i had expected a DO NOT do a b c but DO perform x y z to alleviate symptoms...

suppose , like you say, just cautiously ease into things and see how it goes....

witteringon

1,731 posts

48 months

Friday 29th January 2021
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If you're considering a private op, this place looks pretty good:


https://www.oxfordherniaclinic.com/

I don't suppose it's local to you, but the website is full of useful info.

tuscaneer

Original Poster:

7,844 posts

232 months

Monday 1st February 2021
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witteringon said:
If you're considering a private op, this place looks pretty good:


https://www.oxfordherniaclinic.com/

I don't suppose it's local to you, but the website is full of useful info.
great link thanks pal, the place local to me is best part of 3 grand... might be worth a train ride!