Ventral Hernia

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.

**samax64**

RReynolds

Just an update on this. On second opinion from my regular GP what I have is not a ventral hernia but Diastasis Recti. The abdominus rectus muscle is separated. But, he says that there is no risk of strangulation and advised me to carry on with my full workout routine unless it created some pain. :)

He also advised that I could have it repaired just like a ventral hernia but that it was not necessary. And that it was major surgery with a relatively high rate of complications and recurrence. So, no knife for me.

I started back doing about 200 crunches, of various types, each morning and no problems so far. Just a little weird looking when I'm actually doing a crunch! lol

**samax64**

Good to hear and bad to hear bro but what makes the guy with the second opinion right and not the first guy... Maybe you need a thrid one LOL!!

RReynolds

Very good question my bruhtuh!

The first guy was a doc at a walk in clinic. Get ya any pill ya want that fella! Once he decided I was right about the hernia, and this is the kicker, He said, and I quote, "Do ya know any good surgeons?". I explained that maybe that's what I was there for since he was more a member of that club than I!

The second guy was my regualr GP that I've known for about 15 years. It takes for ever to get an appt. but he's well worth the wait. Deal is, when I discovered this 4"x1" lump comming from my gut I was kind of in a hurry to get any opinion! LOL Wasted $$$$!

**samax64**

OK bro LOL!!! just checking ...

**powerlifter**

You should be fine. Variations in muscular structure are uncommon but non - lethal LOL

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RReynolds New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Ventral Hernia 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. __________________ "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" - unkown Cliche? Maybe. Profundity? Absolutely!

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samax64 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,519 Rep Power: 9	Re: Ventral Hernia Bump

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RReynolds New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Re: Ventral Hernia Just an update on this. On second opinion from my regular GP what I have is not a ventral hernia but Diastasis Recti. The abdominus rectus muscle is separated. But, he says that there is no risk of strangulation and advised me to carry on with my full workout routine unless it created some pain. :) He also advised that I could have it repaired just like a ventral hernia but that it was not necessary. And that it was major surgery with a relatively high rate of complications and recurrence. So, no knife for me. I started back doing about 200 crunches, of various types, each morning and no problems so far. Just a little weird looking when I'm actually doing a crunch! lol __________________ "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" - unkown Cliche? Maybe. Profundity? Absolutely!

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samax64 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,519 Rep Power: 9	Re: Ventral Hernia Good to hear and bad to hear bro but what makes the guy with the second opinion right and not the first guy... Maybe you need a thrid one LOL!!

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RReynolds New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Re: Ventral Hernia Very good question my bruhtuh! The first guy was a doc at a walk in clinic. Get ya any pill ya want that fella! Once he decided I was right about the hernia, and this is the kicker, He said, and I quote, "Do ya know any good surgeons?". I explained that maybe that's what I was there for since he was more a member of that club than I! The second guy was my regualr GP that I've known for about 15 years. It takes for ever to get an appt. but he's well worth the wait. Deal is, when I discovered this 4"x1" lump comming from my gut I was kind of in a hurry to get any opinion! LOL Wasted $$$$! __________________ "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" - unkown Cliche? Maybe. Profundity? Absolutely!

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samax64 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,519 Rep Power: 9	Re: Ventral Hernia OK bro LOL!!! just checking ...

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powerlifter Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,256 Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 8	Re: Ventral Hernia You should be fine. Variations in muscular structure are uncommon but non - lethal LOL __________________ SUPER MOD@Musclescience NSCA - CPT Anything I say is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please consult with your medical practitioner, as they will be able to see and more accurately gauge the depth of the problem...my advice shall be meant as suggestions only, as advice and opinions can vary widely amongst professionals.

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