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Help workouts with a Hernia

crowleyed72
crowleyed72 Posts: 247 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Well, I decided to try the weight loss again an after a week a hernia repops out so I have surgery on the 31st. Doctor said no exercises that involve the abdomen I always engaged my abs doing all forms of exercises. During breathing by tightening my abs. Beside walking running any ideas. Thx

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  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    I side with your doctor. Especially since he knows your history, type and severity of your hernia.

    This is one of the few injuries that I don't feel comfortable working around since abs are used in everything basically to standing to loading weight.

    I will say I wish you the best and a speedy recovery. I would certainly ask your surgeon when appropriate what timeline you will be able to return to lifting and at what degree. Your probably looking in the area of 4-8 weeks depending what number they feel comfortable with and their experience with people who train in your situation.

    Good luck.
  • emmamcgarity
    emmamcgarity Posts: 1,594 Member
    Just focus on diet. I’d keep exercise on hold until the doc releases you.
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