Hernia?!

[snagglepuss]

I did squats about three weeks ago, and ever since then I have had a pain in my lower abdomen near my groin and beneath my right testicle. I think it might be a hernia, so I have scheduled a doctor's appointment for next week. If it is a hernia, does anyone know what the treatment options are? If surgery is required, how long is the usual recovery period? How soon can I reasonably expect to be back in the gym? Can I postpone surgery until January, when I will have more free time?

Any help you can provide would be much appreciated. I'd like to be as informed about my options before seeing my doctor as possible. Thanks.

 

[senorita]

Hi I had open hernia repair with mesh on may 20th, i am just now getting back into lifting, and not heavy just real light, it depends on the type of surgery you have, and each individual is different, i was told i could lift weight after 3 weeks, but that wasnt the case, i am still in pain on and off, i would really look into a good dr, and make sure he/she is a specialist in hernia repair, not just a general surgeon, hope this helps,

 

[snagglepuss]

thanks. that helps a lot!