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It's due to the accumulation of volume of pulling exercises. I always recommend to use straps as the forearms will always be a limiting factor with larger muscles.

Yes both sides were open and no mesh. Both done at Shouldice.

Totally understandable. It's not comfortable but you're not alone.

@@DEFYfitness you had mesh open or laroproscopic and unikateral or bilateral

@@YousafKhan-ik3cv I had open natural tissue repair - Shouldice technique.

@@DEFYfitness are you doing good now sir ? And did you do it from shouldice toronto.

Yes I'm great thank you. Yes I live fairly close to Shouldice.

Ideally wait for the doc's recommendation. I mean what's another 2 weeks in the grand scheme of things. However, if you really must, you can always go into the gym and lift SUPER light to almost go through the motions. See how that feels after and the next day and then VERY incrementally go up from there next session. But this paragraph, you didn't get from me. Lol

When I had my first inguinal hernia, it actually made me take an honest look at my lifting technique and programming. It changed my mindset for the better and I'm better for it now!

Were you going super heavy? It must have been a hiatal or umbilical hernia I'm assuming?

It really depends on how you are feeling and how long after the surgery you plan on playing. You definitely want to be 100% before playing something as physical as rugby.

With all exercises or stretches, I recommend doing an ultra east version of it first and see how it feels in the moment and how it feels the next day. Assuming it is all ok, then try it again but making it more difficult. See how it feels in the moment and then next day. Keep repeating this process until you find your "pain point". Keep gradually pushing it just slightly every time you go back to that exercise / stretch and you'll find as you heal and get stronger, you will be able to gradually progress back to 100%.

⁠thank you very much 😊

You should be able to do what you did before the hernia / surgery (assuming it's with good form and technique)

I found using a light lotion helped keep the area moist and helped with itching.

I don't think "stitching the abs together" contributed to the development of the right side as tissue has quite a bit of elasticity and ability to stretch and get stronger. I think it just has to do with a genetic deposition as it runs in my family.

@@DEFYfitness okay I noticed during the video you said you were imbalanced after the muscle repair, which led to discomfort in your back. I am considering shouldice and wondering what the true drawbacks are as docs are saying mesh with expert surgeon is just as good and much quicker recovery. I prefer no mesh but wouldn't mind lapro incisions...

@CK8652 I believe the imbalance was more due to me guarding the "injured" area. Similarly to if I sprained my ankle, I would naturally use my healthy leg more to guard the injured one and create a temporary imbalance.

@@DEFYfitness That makes sense, thanks for the clarification!

Glad to help!

That is a tough call as arm wrestling is constant tension and 100% effort. It's likely only going to get worse as you participate. I would look into getting the surgery so you can back to it sooner than later at the level you want to.

lol. It’s possible depending on your technique and breathing.

Go SUPER light and see how you feel.

@@DEFYfitness it feel nothing at that surgical site but i have fair mind of recurrenceof hernai. I was best player of clz but after surgery i lost confident in gym and ground

Just take it slow and regain your confidence with every exercise with gradual weight.

@@DEFYfitness okay thankyou mann ❤

I had the same hernia surgery done on the left side. This time I have a matching scar on the right. Lol

My Shouldice repair is as good as new! I'll do an update video. Was going to do it closer to the year mark but I could do it soon as I'm sure things won't change in a few months.

Yes. You just have to be mindful of your technique and no ego lifting. I managed my second hernia for more than 3 years before surgery.

@DEFYfitness I only do running and abdominal exercise,,I dnt knw how I got it,,anyway thnks for the info

@HemantkumarLallbeeharry both running and abdominal exercises can contribute - especially abdominal exercises depending on the form and technique.

@DEFYfitness thnk you so much,,,after my appointment they will tell mi more,,,surgery or not,,,but the pain is still there,,

If your hernia is healed as it stretches out the tight area. It can also aggrevate it and cause a hernia to protrude based on the stretching nature and prone-like position

Appreciate you 🫵🏼🙏🏼

Thank you. A bit of a side hustle for me.

Yes all you should be able to do. Just make sure you focus on your breathing so you don’t hold your breath when you are exerting. Also make sure the weight you’re using is appropriate so there is good form.

@@DEFYfitness thank you!

@@saffsunday9030 anytime!

I’ve added this to my routine recently and love it. 🙂

@@DEFYfitness any other things for the shoulders or the biceps

@@wpgrogue I have these 2 videos that may be applicable. Target 🎯 Your Shoulders with this Side Delt Exercise and Gain Some Width! ua-cam.com/users/shortsD_uXVYK6Ur8?feature=share Build your Biceps and Goodbye Elbow and Wrist Pain with These Simple Exercises and Tips! ua-cam.com/video/dCBzTmWHXfU/v-deo.html

I personally was back in the gym with 100% intensity around the 2-3 week mark. There were a couple of exercises I couldn’t do like a leg press (as it directly compressed the surgical site). My intensity was back to 100% but like taking any sort of time off, I didn’t push to muscular failure until about the 5 week mark.

@@DEFYfitness I had a Bilateral hernia so maybe that’s why they want me out longer. I’m just paranoid if the mesh fails or I get another hernia. The psychological effects are an obstacle but I’ll be back at it in a few weeks 💪

@thisguyrools2807 it’s always better to be safe than sorry. I was a lot more careful after my first hernia surgery. With that experience and knowing my body pretty well, I did push it against the doctor’s recommendation but i think I knew how far to push without doing damage.

@@DEFYfitness surgery was $4k with my insurance lol gonna fully heal before I break my bank. Trying to invest my money in other things lol

@thisguyrools2807 oh wow. Yeah you can put some money into Bitcoin. 😂

Yes definitely!

Thanks buddy

Anytime hernia brotha!

May I ask if they bother you at all (give you discomfort or pain)? Unfortunately hernias do not heal on their own.

@@DEFYfitness honestly originally there was some pain and felt like there was something swollen inside. Not visible though. Loosened my belt pain eventually went away and I felt the swollen reduce. Went to do a ct scan and results everything was good except for what I said to n the first message and a Trace bilateral hydroceles. My Dr said don’t worry about it. Your fine. But honestly it doesn’t make sense to me.

@user-pq6wc8hu7h sounds like there isn’t much you can do at this point but just wait and be mindful of how you lift and move around. My second hernia was an obvious one but I managed it for 3 years before surgery. I could have likely managed it longer, but it was good timing for me to get it done to just be done with it.

I'm glad it's been helpful for people! 🙏🏼❤️

I choose by doing some research in my area (Toronto, Canada) and my main 2 options were mesh with a general surgeon or at Shouldice, non-mesh but with surgeons that only perform hernia surgeries. Being fairly young, I opted to go with the place that had slightly lower incidence or reoccurrence and surgeons that perform hernia repairs for more frequently.

Good question! I have no idea. I am to assume you would need to pay out of pocket and have your insurance company reimburse you. I would contact Shouldice directly to clarify.

Thank you! It's a lot of consistency and intensity.

@@DEFYfitness 🙏🫶

Your doctor will know best as he/ she will know your health history, fitness background and more about your situation. I know if done with good form, it shouldn't bother you or make things worse.

You can use a belt if you’re working out however I would advise using it only if it bothers you while you workout. In my opinion I found that the belt gradually made my first one worse as the “bump” in the belt wedged into my hernia “hole” and while working out made it bigger.

@DEFYfitness Thank for the reply, much appreciated. Oh ok, it's not that I need to push it in yet it's too small as the surgeon said doesnt bother me in anyway just psychology. But working out can make it worse he says.

@ibrahimssa7132 yes it could get worse with working out but also could get worse from just daily things like lifting groceries. In my opinion, it’s important to keep your body strong and working out should be a controlled environment whereas picking up groceries and walking with them is less controlled and more likely to make your hernia worse.

@@DEFYfitness Very True. Will try to keep the workouts 3 days a week from 6 with much lighter weights for a month a see how it goes. Love your videos thanks again.

@ibrahimssa7132 you’re welcome ☺️

Good thing you had the bag! If you have any other questions, feel free to drop them in the comments. Heal well and heal fast!

I went to a hospital that specializes in hernias that is close to me. They perform in surgery without mesh. I trusted their process and was very satisfied the first time. I ended up going there for my second surgery as I wanted to be in good hands again.

I would think you should be able to go back to lifting again. What did your doctor recommend as a timeline? You should be able to go back to all exercises but just go slowly and focus on technique.

@@DEFYfitness my doctor said not to lift heavy, because i had a pretty huge hernia. No deadlifts and squats for life

@@siddharthhistapes9855 you can always use machines to start and go from there. I actually use majority of machines.

@@DEFYfitness okay thank you for your help. I appreciate it

I’m a side sleeper too. Definitely needed to use a pillow. I even had to fold the pillow in half to prop up my leg higher than usual.

It is best to go with your doctor's advice as they will know your health history and fitness background.

Thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Yes you can definitely just perform the first step and it will still target the core. You can simply progress when you feel ready to.

@@DEFYfitness so I can try it with an unrepaired inguinal hernia (mine is very smal and asymptomatic up today) ?

@@pablito1904 yes absolutely!

I would get it double checked by the doctor but I don't think a truss would be necessary unless you have a buldge. Trusses usually have a portion that "fits into" the hernia area and I personally wouldn't want something pushing into that area. May I ask if there is a pattern to when you have discomfort? Ie after you workout, sit in the car for a long period of time, etc.

This video was about 6 months after surgery at Shouldice. What is happening with you?

@@DEFYfitness Hey, thanks for checking in. I wish I knew exactly what's going on myself. About 4-5 months after my hernia surgery, I started experiencing pain again. Unfortunately, I relocated to another city far from my original surgeon, so I couldn't see him in person. I called him, but he couldn't pinpoint the issue and advised me to seek help locally. I went for an ultrasound, but they messed up the process-lost the results, then found them later, and it was a weird experience. The doctor at the walk-in clinic told me that nothing on the ultrasound could explain my pain and suggested it would take time to heal. So, I’ve been trying to get on with life, but I always have some discomfort, especially when sleeping on my side or bending over. It's been mentally and physically exhausting, to the point where I had to quit my job because of the frustration. After a few months, I went back to another clinic, but the doctor there wasn't much help either and just told me to call my original surgeon, which I wasn’t keen on doing since he didn’t seem to care much. Now, a year after surgery, the pain has increased, so I went for another ultrasound yesterday. The doctor who sent me for this one will be back on September 10, so I’ll have to wait until then for the results, not sure what to do, probably will go to emergency room and say not going anywhere until you find out what is going on with me :( I think something went wrong with the mesh and I might need another procedure to fix it. It's been incredibly frustrating to navigate this medical system where it feels like patients are just numbers and not people who need real care. I'm just hoping to find a doctor who will actually listen and help me get back to normal. life and not suffering. Anyway sorry for long story 😌

Good to hear! Keep it up!

Well it is called pre workout, so it would before your workout. 😂

You’re welcome. I’m actually all good now! Jayce 3.0 good to go! 😂

@@DEFYfitness thank God I'm glad u okay. I just had my surgery 3 days ago

@DJ.KLINNY how are you feeling? Make sure you gently move and stretch to reduce scar tissue and ice afterwards.

@@DEFYfitness I just saw u added ice, something I haven't been told. I'm back on my feet moving. My body is active, however I'm doing things slow. I'm giving myself a month off the gym to make sure the scar heal properly 🙏

@DJ.KLINNY just be mindful when you return. But you also want to do some gentle stretches and movement to prevent scar tissue build up as that can cause issues later. Especially if you’re an active person. My YT channel has some post surgery videos. Here is one of them. ua-cam.com/video/FeVjv8wWLoE/v-deo.htmlsi=YShP0hHioxSK8geq