So I managed to give myself a small umbilical hernia about 6 weeks ago. I didn't feel it at the time, but it probably happened when I was using the hack squat slead. I saw a doc and he just said to keep an eye on it, which I have done, and it's getting worse and I can only assume that will continue until I end up with this big old thing sticking out of my belly button, so I've decided to have it surgically repaired and am consulting with a surgeon tomorrow.
The surgery itself is pretty minor. They stuff it back inside and patch your abs with some mesh. What kills me -- and I know you guys can relate -- is the downtime post op. I'm just wrapping up an 18 week EQ and Var cycle too, and I'm feeling great, and I'm looking at the surgery coinciding with my PCT, which is going to suck.
So for those of you who have had an umbilical hernia repaired, how long before you could really start lifting again? And is it really the same afterwards, or does it hurt? And do you have a little voice in your head that keeps you from going all out because you're worried about the hernia coming back? I'm 42, so I'm not a kid, but I've managed to avoid major injuries so far and I'm worried that this will take away one of the few things in my life that I currently feel good about.
If you've gone through this, please share your experiences with me!
Thanks
The surgery itself is pretty minor. They stuff it back inside and patch your abs with some mesh. What kills me -- and I know you guys can relate -- is the downtime post op. I'm just wrapping up an 18 week EQ and Var cycle too, and I'm feeling great, and I'm looking at the surgery coinciding with my PCT, which is going to suck.
So for those of you who have had an umbilical hernia repaired, how long before you could really start lifting again? And is it really the same afterwards, or does it hurt? And do you have a little voice in your head that keeps you from going all out because you're worried about the hernia coming back? I'm 42, so I'm not a kid, but I've managed to avoid major injuries so far and I'm worried that this will take away one of the few things in my life that I currently feel good about.
If you've gone through this, please share your experiences with me!
Thanks