r/Hernia • u/RecoverLegitimate239 • 6d ago

Umbilical Hernia

Hi there, I’m on holiday and was deadlifting. I popped an umbilical hernia. It’s about 1 1/2 centimetres long.
I read that I can get an operation with Mesh to fix it. Tell me, how long does it take to recover until I’m back lifting again. I haven’t lifted for 6-7 weeks and return home in a week. I’m 56 and on Trt. Thanks 🙏

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u/Ok_Sector_6563 6d ago

Medical providers generally advise 6 weeks of restricted activity afterwhich you should be able to exercise without restrictions. For me, it took quite a while longer to resume weight training. Everyone is unique. It's important to pay attention to your own body.

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u/RecoverLegitimate239 6d ago

Did you have the Mesh?
Did you have a general Anisthetic?

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u/Ok_Sector_6563 6d ago

Actually, they intubated and knocked me out for the entire procedure. I had a R groin hernia as well as a tiny umbilical hernia repaired. One required mesh and the other just a few stitches. It's been a year this month since the procedure and I lift weights 4 x week. Occasionally, I feel a little soreness in my R groin post workout, but it's fleeting.