Just been diagnosed with umbilical hernia, and it could take ages to get it attended to at hosp. Anyone had this? How is it going to affect pedalling and paddling? Ok to keep going and just maybe take it cruisey?

My Dad had one (minor) for a while. He had his fixed last week. Fairly simple op.

I'd say just take it easy. Did you have it long before you had it diagnosed?

If in doubt, have a quick chat you your GP.

Mike.

Noticed it a few days ago, went to GP on weds, had ultrasound to confirm 14x13mm area, sac is fat tissue only, partly reducible. No pain, just a bit of discomfort, but that may be cos i am focusing on it.

laneends wrote:Just been diagnosed with umbilical hernia, and it could take ages to get it attended to at hosp. Anyone had this? How is it going to affect pedalling and paddling? Ok to keep going and just maybe take it cruisey?

Had one and got it fixed with a mesh roughly 20 years ago, haven't had an issue since. I don't recall any particular problems recovering from the surgery either, it was basically in and out the next day and not too sore.

chrisw wrote:

laneends wrote:Just been diagnosed with umbilical hernia, and it could take ages to get it attended to at hosp. Anyone had this? How is it going to affect pedalling and paddling? Ok to keep going and just maybe take it cruisey?

Had one and got it fixed with a mesh roughly 20 years ago, haven't had an issue since. I don't recall any particular problems recovering from the surgery either, it was basically in and out the next day and not too sore.

yep seems like a simple procedure. Just a matter of nursing it until they get around to doing it.

Not umbilical but I had a groin hernia a few decades ago.
Fixed with mesh which was done via keyhole surgery.

I have been carrying an umbilical hernia for about 15 years undiagnosed until about 6 months ago. It has never been painful nor has it ever interfered with any activities. Had the op a couple months ago. Key hole surgery. I was told I would need 4 to 6 weeks off work. I had no pain and took it easy for about a week,,,,Had 4 weeks off work but didn't stop my renovations and other stuff weather has been too S#!^ to get the yak out since April or May but I don't believe it would have effected pedaling at all.