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Hello All
Does anyone have any experience with Inguinal Hernias? I have developed a hernia in the lower abdominal wall. My GP sent me to a surgeon to see about an operation and the GP said to stay off the bike. The specialist said it wasn't bad enough to operate and said to get back on the bike. I suspect that he wants it to get worse and then he will operate. Any ideas from bike riders? I am not a very serious rider, riding perhaps 30 km most days and riding up some steep hills, but I enjoy it. Joseph |
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Is your GP fat? Never trust a doctor who is not a picture of good
health himself. People who don't know fitness can't advise on it. Get a doctor who is a sports specialist. Donga |
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Joseph Wrote: Hello All Does anyone have any experience with Inguinal Hernias? I have developed a hernia in the lower abdominal wall. My GP sent me to a surgeon to see about an operation and the GP said to stay off the bike. The specialist said it wasn't bad enough to operate and said to get back on the bike. I suspect that he wants it to get worse and then he will operate. Any ideas from bike riders? I am not a very serious rider, riding perhaps 30 km most days and riding up some steep hills, but I enjoy it. Joseph I had a strangulated hernia about 20 years ago, and I can tell you if that happens you won't be able to ride the bike. If I stood up it hurt, if I sat down it hurt, if I breathed it hurt, if I didn't breath it hurt.. you get the picture! Of course if and when that happens there is no question you get the surgery to fix it immediately. Phil -- philipD |
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Joseph wrote:
Hello All Does anyone have any experience with Inguinal Hernias? I have developed a hernia in the lower abdominal wall. My GP sent me to a surgeon to see about an operation and the GP said to stay off the bike. The specialist said it wasn't bad enough to operate and said to get back on the bike. I suspect that he wants it to get worse and then he will operate. Any ideas from bike riders? I am not a very serious rider, riding perhaps 30 km most days and riding up some steep hills, but I enjoy it. Joseph Greetings, I had one years ago and they operated. It slowed me down for a month or so, but after that things were back to normal. The operation is not major, it has never bothered me since. Regards, Ray. |
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