[Closed] I've just found a Hernia...your experiences please

Had one a long time ago, just a lump, slight discomfort when doing some gym work but none on the bike or even playing football.
Ops was quick and relatively pain free, in and out in a day and was back riding my bike within a fortnight.

I've got an inguinal one. Been waiting for surgery for a year. My Covid Cough™ made it much worse.

After trawling the internet I found a way of holding my guts in using KT tape which allows me to get on with it the best I can.

I can ride, but it can lead to discomfort. I then have to push it back in whilst swearing.

I have a 'mild' hernia from my stoma (Crohn's disease) I wear a specially designed vest that keeps everything in place when riding. There are various bands and vest for this sort of thing. Doesn't bother me in the slightest. Hernia's are fairly common for those with ileostomy or colostomies, any many ride and run regularly - but I'm sure you Dr will advice you accordingly. Hope you get sorted!

Got it I think from Covid, had a hacking non productive cough that eventually made my throat bleed. Noticed what I thought was a spot. That was three months ago. Now its 10mm’ish

As long as you are sure 😉

I have had two inguinal hernia repairs (mesh) and was off the bike for 2 months with each one,but it took longer to feel confident on hill climbs and in the high gears.All good now and never had any problems or even give it much of a thought.Because of the position an Umbilical hernia it might be an easier repair/recovery?

Lucky you. I've had one just at my stomach and the last time I saw a doctor he told me to ignore it unless I was in agony. Sometimes it hurts after exercise and it is sticking out enough to notice.

My umbilical hernia was pointed out to me by the discharge doctor when I had another hernia fixed. It was four years after that that I had something done about it because it was only a problem when our youngest poked me in the belly button. I got back on the bike after 3 weeks. The biggest issue has been my legs going to heck after 4 weeks of little activity.

I had a inguinal hernia when I was 5. My dad discovered it - he was a dentist but he did his surgical training under a surgeon who specified in hernias so he knew exactly what it was.

I can't remember much about the operation except I was promised ice cream and never got it.

Hope it goes well for you.

I had an umbilical hernia, it was about the size of a fist.
Got it fixed, was off work for 6 weeks, went back to work for 6 weeks, then went to Canada on holiday.
It was fine.
I lost weight while off work, it was too painful getting up to go to the fridge. .

Got an op on Sat, which is not bad since I was in A&E 3 weeks ago in a lot of pain. Have a weakness in my stomach from an op as a nipper and I’ve been managing it since. Stomach pokes out a bit permanently and every time it pops out I just push it in. The other week it didn’t for several hours and it sort of moved around. Stomach been sore on and off since with more popping - been told 2 months off the bike.

Well, i went on a bus in to Edinburgh 4 weeks after my op, that was a little soon tbh.
But that was more than 5 years ago, zero issues since. I’m 53.
You may not feel like riding tbh.

Get yourself a truss thingy.

You'll use it now but after the op for a good few weeks as well.

In my case it allowed me to pretty well operate as normal. Dangerously so.

Get yourself a truss thingy.

You know when people say "but respectfully" and don't really mean it and just then drone on about how you're wrong? Well I promise this is is a genuine "but respectfully" but that trusses bought off Amazon/wherever are not always the right answer - your surgeon dude/dudette will know your individual circumstances.

Trusses can cause more damage than good.

Edit: Especially if they'e called Liz.

I discovered a hernia (groin, whatever that’s called) just into first lockdown, also diagnosed with blood clots in my leg by a scan. It was large, extremely painful and debilitating. I had to retire from my retirement job (bike mechanic). I kept on the pressure to have an op, not helped by the same consultant being responsible for both conditions and much confusion. Had it done a year ago at a local private facility (NHS funded), anaesthetic didn’t last the whole operation (spine injection), nurse hygiene very poor, aftercare advice - nil. It was a mesh implant, sometimes uncomfortable and gives twinges but I can now operate normally again, lifting, gardening again. Some pain whilst cycling but tolerable. So a good result!

Just go private. It will be sorted in a couple of weeks and riding comfortably over the summer. Life's to short.

I had 5 hernias (go me!) 4 inguinal and 1 umbilical. I'd had the umbilical since I was a kid and never had any issues but the surgeon said it was worth doing while he was patching the others, I think he'd have left it if it was just the umbilical one.

I'd take medical advice and go from there - a strangulated hernia's no fun for anyone.

I had a hernia, for years, it would appear when Id had a very intensive ride, or reached the top of a mountain, and sat down for a break, or was getting changed
It went away after a couple of minutes but was scary as hell.
I never got a chance for surgery, and too old now to work that hard and create so much pressure in the stomach

I’ve had one in the upper abdomen for a few years I think. Sadly in Potters Bar we have no proper GP cover and can’t get appointments.

Here you are only able to book an appointment on the day you call ( no forward booking of appointments is allowed)….in order to book you need to be lucky enough to win a telephone race starting at 8am.
When I did get through a few weeks ago they just told me to go to A and E which was inappropriate. To be honest I’m just having leave it till “things get back to normal” someday . U tube has been far more use than my local surgery .

had two inguinal, one each side, felt them both blow out. the open surgery has been the best fix, keyhole defiantly not as good.
was back on the turbo trainer 3 days after surgery...i dont recommend it! set myself back quite a bit.

I had a para-umbilical hernia when i was 17. It was barely noticeable and caused no pain whatsoever. I continued to play football and rugby until i got an op. For a week after it was awkward to move. I started uni 2 weeks after the op and did football trials the week after that I think. Never had an issue since.

I've got a hiatus hernia. Riding actually makes the discomfort go away. It's when I'm off the bike and moving around / lying down that it causes grief.

Had an Inguinal hernia last May
User supports/trusses for a few months.
Was doing most things but with a lot of discomfort. Waiting list was 3 months to see a doctor then potentially 18 months on waiting list.
Paid £300 for a consultation at the Birmingham Hernia Clinic, then around £3k for the op.
Well worth it.
Had an open procedure , back on the bike gently after 3 weeks and back to everything after 6.
Would recommend the clinic in Birmgham, op was very smooth I was on the way home at 2.30 pm

I saw the consultant face to face at the end of September and was told that the list I was on was now closed and the max wait would be 6 months. Not heard anything since, but hopefully I am getting nearer to the front.

Also he told me that for £2.5k he'd be able to do it much quicker 🙁

Yes if you pay you can almost choose the date, nhs waiting lists are long and ops can be cancelled at short notice. Unfortunately the nhs free at the point of service is a thing of the past. You either wait or cough up.

10 mm? tiny  Just carry on riding IMO ( slightly informed but no surgeon)  Its not going to strangulate at that size

I have seen umbilical hernias that are the size of a grapefruit and an inguinal hernia that led to a scrotum the size of a rugby ball

"exercise within the limits of the pain"

I have an umbilical one. Had it for about three years.
I was referred quite quickly when it appeared, consultant was happy to operate but equally happy not to. It's only small, it doesn't bother me, I don't want months of inactivity, so I've left it. I have strict instructions to get emergency help if it starts hurting / looks funny / feels weird / suddenly changes, and a phone number to book the op if/when I want it. Cycling certainly isn't a problem.

Had an umbilical hernia, started off the size of the end of my little finger, lasted a couple of years till one day felt like I was punched in the guts and it became the size of the end of my thumb. 12 weeks later had an op to fix it, cut straight across the bellybutton, took it easy for a couple of weeks and all was good, three years have passed and get the occasional niggle but might just be internal scarring? Pretty much back to normal apart from realising I’m not immune to life anymore. Trying to go to the loo after the op was let’s say interesting! Very worried in case I ripped my knitting.

I’ve just found a Hernia…

Take it the police station?

I had one for about 6 years and rode with it. Although I didn't notice it because I was rather larger then. It only became a problem when I lost weight and then tried to move a 86" Display at work (with 2 other people).

But as others have said. Op was in and out the same day and back riding after a couple of weeks

Had mine operated on Sat - now got a nice 5 inch scar above my belly button. No mesh used, apparently internal stitching is a better option if possible. Tad sore and tired.

As my surgical nurse wife pointed out - “now try holding a baby and breastfeeding while I go for a celebratory beer.” 😆

I saw the consultant face to face at the end of September and was told that the list I was on was now closed and the max wait would be 6 months. Not heard anything since, but hopefully I am getting nearer to the front.

Update.

Phoned them up yesterday. For whatever reason I am not on the surgical list. Fuming.