Running after an Hernia op - Health + Injury

Running to stand still

29/05/2003 at 22:17

I am having a hernia op on Tuesday, the old fashioned way as a previous key hole operation didn't work properly.

I have only done a couple of short runs (5 miles each) since FLM due to being completely knackered post marathon together with other commitments, but want to enter a local 1/2M in september.

I would appreciate any advice on how soon I should be able to start running again post op?

Ice maiden

30/05/2003 at 11:18

I've not had a hernia op, but have had both a C section and Appendicetomy.

After the section, your not recommened to do anything too strenuous for 6 weeks. (This included lifting children... hang on I'd just had a baby!)

I felt fine after 3-4, but I wouldn't try anything until after 4.

30/05/2003 at 12:09

Vinny - My Mr had a hernia op about 10 weeks ago and he was also fine after 3-4 but surgeon told him 'nothing strenuous' which included swimming & cycling, running etc for at least 6 weeks. He didn't feel like it anyway but has been back to cycling since without any ill effects. He also had traditional op and was fine. Day after the op he was up and about, got himself dressed without help. Did have some minor pain and needed to be careful with moving and what not but he's okay now.

Buney

30/05/2003 at 14:06

Vrap is currently recovering from hernia op - would be a good source of advice?

Running to stand still

30/05/2003 at 14:11

Many thanks for your posts..

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