[RReynolds]

I found out yesterday that I have a ventral hernia between my breast bone and navel. It's large, about 3 or 4 inches long. They say there's no chance of strangualtion becasue its so large. I guess thats something.

I also found out this morning that my older brother has had the same thing for as long as he can remember. He didn't know what it was and has never had it diagnosed or repaired. He does crunches all the time and says that other than looking strange its caused him no problems. Is just leaving it alone an option?

If I have it repaired does this shut me down from doing ab work.