I've...er...sprung a little inguinal hernia. Finally come to terms with the fact after several weeks of "is it...isn't it?". It's not big, it's not painful, it doesn't show through my clothes or even my swimsuit and it goes back easily. I haven't even decided whether or not to phone my favourite hernia-repair man for advice on Monday or just live with it.
But, thinking 25 steps ahead, if I did have it repaired by keyhole surgery, how long would it take before I could run again? I'd like to time any procedures to avoid disrupting both my job and my planned races. I know how long my patients take off work, but suspect a fair amount of lead-swinging and exaggeration goes on there.
Some of you fellas, or even girls, MUST have personal experience - it's a common problem, after all. Any guidance?
Cheers, V-rap.
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The party line is 6 weeks, but im sure it would be less for a fit and motivated person
To be a patient AND an injured runner
hell!!
And hozzie food, on second thoughts RUN
Not hanging about for any food. When I had Number 3, the food was so awful that I dragged Mr V-rap, who had just left for work, straight back to take me home. I'm sure it was the threat of curry and soggy sprouts for lunch that made me have Number 4 at home.
Mind you, the low potassium roast spuds at our hozzie are quite nice
good luck and take it easy, its not worth going thru the pain again. Ok so i haven't given birth...and can't compare but its no fun for a week or two.