if you have been diagnosed with a hernia, should you avoid heavy lifting before seeing a surgeon?
105004
No, better to do all your heavy lifting before you go to the surgeon. That way he can fix all the damage at once that you caused by stupidity.\n\nNo, you should not be doing any lifting if you have a hernia, you dr. should have explained that. After the operation you are not going to be able to lift anything for a while. Just enjoy the rest and let others lift for you.
725288
My father had this surgery after having heart problems caused by the weight. I have done a lot of research on it and have not heard of a clinical link to a post surgical link and would guess it is related to pre surgery health. My cousin who had the surgery has had deteriorarating health since surgery that they thought was heart related only to discover it was caused by severe anemia. Take your vitamins and b-12 as directed and I doubt it was the surgery but look out for other side effects.
1161020
As long as the hernia can be gently pressed back in, a person is pretty safe.  When the hernia is external (the bulge) and does not retract to normal, that is when there is a serious problem that will need medical attention.\n\nAs for the usual, inguinal for example, there are staps or belts that are made for holding it in, and a person can go on for even several years with no particular problems.\n\nAs long as you can continue your daily routines and do what you want with exercising, you are fine.  When the hernia starts to interfere, then it is a problem.  If the hernia becomes painful, that also is when it is a problem.
827747
I would definitely ask your surgeon for a referral to see a Physical Therapist.  If he/she will not give you one then you have some other options.  You can see your primary care doc and ask them or if you are in a state that has direct access you can see a PT without a referral from your doctor.  \n\nI hate to say this but some doctors, especially surgeons, let their ego get in the way of the best care for their patient.  There line of thinking is that my surgery fixed it so they don't need physical therapy.  This is ludicrous.  The success rate of spinal surgery is less than 30%!!!!!  It is essential that you go to physical therapy after surgery to strengthen your abdominal muscles and your legs (this is way more important than strengthening your back for the average individual) and to learn proper body mechanics for your work and functional activities.  Wish you the best of luck.  You can use the "Find a PT" on the APTA website to find a physical therapist in your area.
397639
could be tight muscles.  There is a 'corset' of muscles that supports your spine but also makes up your abdomen.  IF those muscles get tight near the spine, she may feel a pulling sensation.\nOr, could be a hernia.\nShe should go to MD.
688592
It's also possible that you have a hernia.  Is there any bulging in the area?  If so, I'd go sea a doctor.
1178494
its a hernia.  It is something you can live with, but if it gets bigger or starts hurting, you need to see a doctor.  A hernia is a weakness in the abdominal muscle wall that allows for intestine to push through.  Unfortunately, they don't heal themselves.  Hernia's require surgery.  Good luck to you.
1074402
It is possible, but I really doubt it.  Lumbar surgeries are done with the patient on their stomach, and the surgeon cuts into the back.  Inguinal hernias are caused by loops of the small intestine pushing their way through the inginal canal, which consists of layers of tough connective tissue in the lower abdomen, which is on the front of the body.  Unless the surgeon happened to miss by about 10 inches and make cuts into your anterior abdomen, it wouldn't cause inginal hernias.
161503
There are a couple types of hernias.  Assuming you are talking about the inguinal variety ( in the groin) symptoms a person may have include - discomfort, fullness, sharp pain in the groin, just above where your scrotum meets the pubic bone. These symptoms are often worse after heavy lifting or excercise, or at the end of a long day on one's feet.  Symptoms are often decreased or not present first thing in the morning.  My best advice would be to have your doctor examine you.
1037355
i would do what your doctor told you to do, yes the surgery is bad...but you could become paralyzed from L4 down, you don't want to mess with your back
1091476
Well, it depends where you had your major surgery, or other words, what part of your body, you may be afraid some one will bump into you and hurt you, or open up the wound..\nit is probably a good idea to stay out of large crowds until you are healed up. just to be on the safe side.. sure don't want to have to go back and get stitched or stapled up again , that is for sure.. !!
35839
Ask the doctor for more info.  Sounds like a hernia.
413078
Lift weights and eat more,you can do amazing things with muscles.\nDo not overlook the obvious,push-ups and sit-ups still work.\nIt is hard work and never-ending and be careful how fast you try to accomplish it all.\nYou can rip muscles and get hernias that way.\nAnything done well is time consuming in one way or another.\nJust remember GIGO:Garbage In Garbage Out.\nIf your work outs are garbage expect garbage results.\nIt is that way with all things.
158098
freind there r different types of hernias which one u talking abt it ranges frm kids hernia to adults.and mostly all hernias need surgical treatment.but if the hernia is not much severe then u can control it by taking proper excercises,not lifting too much weight.but if its severe or started paining its better to consult ur doct.
279941
Very likely a hernia. See your doctor.
83661
Those are the signs and symptoms of a hernia, best to get yourself to a doctor.
307167
the first answer is good.  they are not fun, you will know something is up.  i had one, it made part of my stomach bulge out, by the appendix was where mine was.  you can get them by too much stress in lifting, you blow out a lining inside and what the lining was holding protrudes out.  you would have to get a surgical procedure to fix it