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post #1 of 26
8/17/08 at 4:22am
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I am sure someone else here has had one before. What's your experiences? Think I might have one. So weird to think that my abdominal wall can be weak in a spot while I bust my arse in the gym. Also sucks to think about surgery, and the recovery time.
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post #2 of 26
8/17/08 at 11:04am
Easier than you would think to get one. I have had two. One about two years ago and the other when I was really young. Sometimes it can be really small and impossible to tell, if that is the case you just need to go to the doctor and have them look at it or take an MRI. If it is bigger, just press slightly on the area, remove your hand and cough, if the skin pops up with a small lump, most likely you have one.
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post #3 of 26
8/17/08 at 11:55am
I had a hernia repaired a few years ago. They wanted to do the less envasive surgery but ended up doing traditional. 2 days after the surgery, I was sitting on the couch. I saw my youngest daughter run out of the back yard leaving the fence open. I was worried the dog would get and quickly ran into the garage to get to the fence opening. My first lunge into the garage resulted in my stepping on a rolled up extension cord and I heard what sounded like a piece of wood snapping. I broke my ankle really badly. So, for about 2 months I was on crutches with a recovering hernia. The first week was agony as the strength required to use crutches tested the stitched area.
I've had no problems since and I lift pretty heavy (deadlifts, squats).
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post #4 of 26
8/17/08 at 12:07pm
Yes, they also offered to do the less invasive surgery (Laproscopic) on me as well. I opted for the traditional. After doing some research, I found that the laproscopic might be a little less recovery time but it is not as stong as the traditional method. I was in pain for a couple of weeks after surgery but the pain killers did a good job. You really just need rest and to let it heal, I have had no issues since the surgery though.
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post #5 of 26
8/17/08 at 12:25pm
Depending on what type of hernia you have. Is it in the abdominal region or in the inguinal region? Depending on your fascia's strength in the area, you can opt for less invasive surgery to just retract the contents, or the more invasive procedure to actually have the opening in the fascia reduced and strengthened.
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post #6 of 26
8/17/08 at 2:35pm
Hernias are very common. My dad, a surgeon, was considering getting a vanity plate that said "HERNIA". I thought that was funny. Sadly, he still has not gotten the plate.
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post #7 of 26
8/17/08 at 7:51pm
About two years ago while I was showering, I found a lump protruding in my lower abdomen. This scared the hell out of me....so hearing from a doctor that 'you have a hernia and require surgery' came as basically a relief. I was in hospital for 3 nights (had surgery early in the morning so went in the night before, then 2 nights recovery). Had it 'the traditional way' while under the spinal anasthetic thing. Was kinda weird being able to see them moving around the room and listen to them talk about it and so on, but was basically all out of it on the relaxant they give you anyhow. Recovery sucked. Firstly I was living on the 4th floor of a walkup apartment at the time. Getting up those steps was tough, but once I was in, horizontal and settled, it was a really uncomfortable week or so. Just basically cos of the location, mobility is very difficult, as any movement of the torso pulls the stitches around. I was tender there for a few months afterwards actually - a lot longer than the doctors said I would normally be. I still have no idea how the hell I got a hernia, it is not like my life is hallmarked by heavy lifting.
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post #8 of 26
8/17/08 at 8:01pm
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I was in hospital for 3 nights (had surgery early in the morning so went in the night before, then 2 nights recovery). Had it 'the traditional way' while under the spinal anasthetic thing. Was kinda weird being able to see them moving around the room and listen to them talk about it and so on, but was basically all out of it on the relaxant they give you anyhow.

All the surgeries I ever saw (and "helped" in) were all under general anesthesia where the person was completely out. I'd prefer that for myself. I don't want to know what they're doing down there.

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I still have no idea how the hell I got a hernia, it is not like my life is hallmarked by heavy lifting.
Don't strain so hard when you take a dump.
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post #9 of 26
8/17/08 at 8:23pm
I think we usually save the spinal or straight up propofol (IV) for the occasional elderly patient with cardiac or pulmonary dysfunction. They might just do it differently in asia.
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post #10 of 26
8/17/08 at 8:29pm
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I think we usually save the spinal or straight up propofol (IV) for the occasional elderly patient with cardiac or pulmonary dysfunction.

I was in on a fem-pop bypass done with local anesthetic.

That guy was hardcore too. Every now and then you'd see him twitch a bit and the surgeon would ask him if it was hurting and he'd be like, "a little" so we'd "yell" at him to say when he needed some more lidocaine instead of trying to be all stoic and shit.
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post #11 of 26
8/17/08 at 8:51pm
Besides feeling a lump, are there another symptoms of a hernia? I'd assume ongoing pain or uncomfort in a certain area right? For some reason, thinking of hernias is one the few thinks that makes me nauseated.
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post #12 of 26
8/17/08 at 9:01pm
Did you have any warning before your hernia popped? For years I have had a spot on my waist below my navel (and slightly to the right) that feels like it is straining when I do bent over barbell rows and sometimes during abdominal exercises. I have successfully worked around this issue (dumbbell rows do not bother it) but am always mindful that it is there.
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post #13 of 26
8/17/08 at 9:09pm
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Besides feeling a lump, are there another symptoms of a hernia? I'd assume ongoing pain or uncomfort in a certain area right? For some reason, thinking of hernias is one the few thinks that makes me nauseated.
Pain would be the most common effect you'd feel but many hernias can only present as a lump. Depending on the type of hernia and location, there is a risk of strangulation where the blood supply is cut off and this is a medical emergency requiring immediate surgery. The pain may not be directly over the hernia on palpation (pressing on it) but may be referred to another area such as the thigh, belly button, etc.

As well, once again depending on the type and location or hernia, there is a risk of bowel obstruction which may present as nausea, vomiting, weight loss, etc.

Surgery isn't a given in all cases. Some hernias can be reduced i.e. the doctor will push it into place. Some will pop back out (these then require surgical repair) but others will not. See a doctor though and don't just push it back in yourself.
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post #14 of 26
8/17/08 at 11:29pm
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Depending on what type of hernia you have. Is it in the abdominal region or in the inguinal region? Depending on your fascia's strength in the area, you can opt for less invasive surgery to just retract the contents, or the more invasive procedure to actually have the opening in the fascia reduced and strengthened.
Well it is right above my belly button. They call that an umbilical hernia if Wikipedia is correct. (Doctors office closed on Sundays ) I hear they have to stitch up my abs or a type of "mesh" that they put in my abdominal wall which is kinda creepy to think about. I noticed a small lump before, never thought about it much, until this weekend I happened to feel that it got larger. It doesn't poke out of the skin thank god, it's hidden by a small layer of fat. No pain btw.
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post #15 of 26
8/18/08 at 2:42am
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I think we usually save the spinal or straight up propofol (IV) for the occasional elderly patient with cardiac or pulmonary dysfunction. They might just do it differently in asia.
Well my doctor was Belgian and the anesthetist was French. They gave me a choice of general or spinal, I chose spinal.
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Besides feeling a lump, are there another symptoms of a hernia? I'd assume ongoing pain or uncomfort in a certain area right? For some reason, thinking of hernias is one the few thinks that makes me nauseated.
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Did you have any warning before your hernia popped?
Yeah, when I walked too far I would get really sharp cramps. Figured it was exactly that - cramp...but couldn't work out why I was cramping up when I was barely exerting myself.
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