Hernia...how fucked am I?

Sup /Fit, so Got a Inguinal hernia like a month ago, went to doc and said no gymming for me, anyone got advice or stories or anything? pic related

Maybe should've learned proper bench form

Ididnt get it from benching, I got it from dumbel rows, but still, should've learned better form either or.

To listen to your doc, or get a referral to a specialist if you don't like his advice.

Some things you just can't train around. There's only so much the body can tolerate. Get it fixed, let it heal, start from scratch, work to ensure it doesn't happen again.

has this happend to you? if yes... how long did it take to get back where you were? im seeing the specialist on the 14th, so then he will tell me whts going for what and prolly cut me open n fix me.

>Schedule the necessary surgery asap, recover, start lifting again

WOW THAT WAS FUCKING HARD

>so then he will tell me whts going for what and prolly cut me open n fix me.
I heard it heals faster when you stop typing like a teenager but I can't find a study that confirms that

How does that even happen? Not tightening the core while lifting?

No, it hasn't. Student physiotherapist, know a little about the anatomy. Not my field, can't give any decent advice.

Recovery time will be dependent on the size of the hernia and the ability of the surgeon + your capacity to heal. It may also different based on the method of surgery your surgeon chooses.

Listen to the prognosis advice from your surgeon. Consider advice referral to others for management strategies post surgery if they don't provide you with many.

You need to be aware that depending on how it heals, it may never be as strong as you could have been pre-hernia. Doesn't mean you can't lift, but you need to be aware of yourself and limit accordingly.

I was hoping someone would add some advise to how to prevent it from happening again, besides the obvious -strict form- advice.
I can feel it healing already!

doc says its more aboout genetics. but also more to do with the muscle that are contracted alot but there might be a tear in your lining and then if there is too much force, the intestines push through the lining regardless of how tight your core/muscles are

And referral to others*

In general, weakness of muscle paired with strain.

It depends a little on the type of hernia as to exact mechanics, but inguinal hernias such as this occur because soft tissues from inside the abdomen protrude through the abdominal muscles.

Weak abs + increased intra-abdominal pressure during heavy lifting can make people more prone to hernias. Chronic cough, obesity and straining during bowel movements can also lead to weakness in the abdominals. Sometimes no direct cause is apparent.

Shit. Better work my core.

Thanks, user.

intresting, so at the end of the day, It was pretty much my own fault, I would say my core is above average strength, but I get very sloppy regarding form when I try to go to heavy, especially with dumbell rows.

No worries. Transverse abdominis and obliques are the primary areas for inguinal hernias (there are other types). Ensure those are functioning. Maintaining abdominal integrity is important here, not ability to flex the trunk: so you're looking more at your planks etc than leg raises.

Eh its a bit of both. Injury or issues as a child can make you more prone, genetics, your day job + lifestyle. There's plenty to weaken it before you even get close to the gym. If your form goes to shit and your abdominal pressure goes through the roof without a tight core, yeah, you're a primary candidate for a hernia.

push it back in

what the fuck
how did this happen?
how does it happen?
help now im scared of working out

Happened to me.
Did surgery.
Three days of rest.
Two weeks where I could only do light walking exercises
After that I could do exercises on machines
Two months before I was able to get back to free weights.

The hardest part is forcing yourself to walk upright, and not sitting hunched over. If you do, it will heal smaller, and you will have permanent hunchback

So guys, how likely is it that an exam by a general surgeon, and an ultrasound can totally miss an inguinal hernia? 1 month ago a small lump appeared on my right groin after doing leg raises to failure like a retard. I went to the doctor, got an exam, and an ultrasound, and they told me it was nothing. The surgeon looked like an old and experienced dude, and said he knew there was no hernia immediately, but wanted to get the ultrasound so I can put my mind at ease. But I still have the lump, and it still moves a little bit when I cough and put my hand on it. I'm gonna go to another specialist soon, but I've been lifting as usual the last month, no pain, no loss of strength, I've even increased my lifts. Should I stop? Can this be someting other than a hernia? The symptoms fit exactly except the lump is small, and there is no pain or discomfort.

10% of men will acquire an inguinal hernia, even a minor one, in their life time. I had mine when I was 20 and kept it for a year before having surgery. Recovery only took a week or two. Couldn't lift for almost a month.

I have an umbilical. Surgery scheduled Dec 15th.

My surgeon said that I really didn't have to get it operated on unless I wanted to.

Also said I'm probably down for 2 weeks no weight then slowly work back in..

One other thing... He did say that after it heals I should have NO LIMITATIONS on how much I can lift.

Recurrence is about 10% but I can go as heavy as I want as long and I work towards it.

I had one of that.
20 minutes operation, 1 month without gym.

Not big deal.

I got a mild inguinal hernia.. doc says as long as it doesn't get worse there is no need for surgery.
No pain associated with it yet, just a bulge.

I had to lay off the deadlifts and overhead work for a good month.
Now i am back at it, i still work with lighter weight than i could with deadlift and overhead stuff

Stomach vacuums, imo, help a FUCKTON. I legitimately think they are what is preventing my conditioning from worsening

Outside of diddly and overhead work, i go full ham.

Just hit 4pl8 hip thrust for reps.
Benching over 2pl8 now..

I named my hernia "henri"
It is kind of nice because anytime someone is making excuses to not work as hard as me, i can inform them that I outperform them with a hernia.
Or if i see someone mirin' a lift, i can say "not bad for a guy with a hernia" and get some wide eyed looks

Overall 8/10 would hernia again. Henri is a bro

P.s. I got the doc's approval to lift.
Be careful, be safe, don't be reckless.
Also brace the everliving fuck out of your abs

Also also I didn't get the hernia during a lift (so much as during improper set up for a lift) so I don't feel lifting manageable weights with proper form is too bad.
No need to go above your 3rm