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Umbilical Hernia and NO Restrictions
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Umbilical Hernia and NO Restrictions
by Demandie, Jun 30, 2008 01:38PM
I have an umbilical hernia and I weigh about 377lbs. I think I did it when i was moving a machine at work. Anyway, I went to a surgeon and will be having surgery soon.
My question is this:
Shouldn't I be taking it easy? Should I be lifting anything? Sometimes I have to help move machines around the shoop that I work in and they can weigh anywhere from 100lbs up to one ton if full.
What kind of restrictions should I have? The surgeon wrote me a note for work that says I can return to work without restrictions.
My question is this:
Shouldn't I be taking it easy? Should I be lifting anything? Sometimes I have to help move machines around the shoop that I work in and they can weigh anywhere from 100lbs up to one ton if full.
What kind of restrictions should I have? The surgeon wrote me a note for work that says I can return to work without restrictions.
Doctor's Answer
by Don Gibson, MD, Oct 27, 2008 10:15AM
, Oct 27, 2008 10:15AMTo: Demandie
Umbilical hernias aren't dangerous as long as they can be reduced. Meaning pushed back in.
Your adipose tissue is on the outside of your abdominal wall and is not the direct cause of your hernia. Your weakened abdominal wall muscles however are the cause.
Your surgery will fix your hernia. Expect to be sore for a week or two after the procedure but then your are good to go.
To lose weight. There is only one magic fix: gastric bypass. This is a great question for your surgeon.
If you want to do it the natural way: 5 small meals a day, no snacks, drink water only. This is slow but steady and the only people who have success with it are those that get addicted to the process.
Dr. Gibson.
Your adipose tissue is on the outside of your abdominal wall and is not the direct cause of your hernia. Your weakened abdominal wall muscles however are the cause.
Your surgery will fix your hernia. Expect to be sore for a week or two after the procedure but then your are good to go.
To lose weight. There is only one magic fix: gastric bypass. This is a great question for your surgeon.
If you want to do it the natural way: 5 small meals a day, no snacks, drink water only. This is slow but steady and the only people who have success with it are those that get addicted to the process.
Dr. Gibson.
