Diagnoised with a reducable inguinal hernia 8 weeks ago. Started to run again after many years about 4 weeks back. I'm easing my way into a routine but Monday night had pain after about 15mins with my hernia & subsequently my right groin area, continued home for a further 5 mins & pain was intermittent. I am now resting until doiscomfort goes at walking pace. Anyone else ever been at this stage, had similar experiences? I'm hoping I can stave off worsening the hernia & ultimately having an operation but am well aware I may have no choice ultimately. Heat & Ice is being applied. Any words of wisdom gratefully appreciated - Thanks
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Pros:
pretty trivial & short operation
no pain
no risk of bowel obstruction / strangulation.
Cons:
a few days off work
a month off running
Apart from that, there's really very little you can do.
I actually first noticed the hernia in october when I sneezed!! Running has been comfortable most of the time right up to the op apart from a few twinges when I thought I might have to turn round.
You can't not have an operation, the sooner the better.
I do agreee, the sooner the better (i.e ask for the op soon and you get it in 'NHS time'). I assisted on 4 inguinal hernia ops today, and all the patients were comfortable and home later in the afternoon - it's not all that bad Glen!
Oh, and for some reason I didn't have keyhole done.
I forgot to say I'm used to running twice a day but since the op I've only been able to run every other day. Anyway, if I can't run I'm not fit enough to go back to work.
Good luck to the pair of you!