# \#hernia

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## [Bad advice from GP (in the UK) and chance of inguinal hernia for competitive powerlifter](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/bad-advice-from-gp-in-the-uk-and-chance-of-inguinal-hernia-for-competitive-powerlifter/19540)

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**Author:** [@Jin\_D](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jin_D)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/bad-advice-from-gp-in-the-uk-and-chance-of-inguinal-hernia-for-competitive-powerlifter/19540 "2026-02-25T14:30:31Z")

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Hi Docs, Hope you guys are well. I’m 36 years old, male, competitive powerlifter at U74kg (aiming to do at U83kg). Current best lift: SQ 180kg, DL (Sumo): 240kg and BP 105kg. I’ve been having several on-going injuries…

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## [Life after hernia op](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/life-after-hernia-op/11527)

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**Author:** [@Ashleighlk](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Ashleighlk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/life-after-hernia-op/11527 "2021-10-18T03:11:35Z")

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Hi everyone I was just wanting some success stories after having a hernia repair? I am super worried about my umbilical hernia returning now or in the near future when I begin lifting. Thanks in advance

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## [Post op umbilical hernia](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/post-op-umbilical-hernia/11449)

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**Author:** [@Ashleighlk](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Ashleighlk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/post-op-umbilical-hernia/11449 "2021-10-02T19:45:35Z")

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Hi there, I am going in for surgery next week to have a 1.5cm hernia fixed. My surgeon is very happy for me to resume as normal post op (no lifting over 10kg for the first 2 weeks though). I am currently up to the 2nd w…

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## [Training Before and After Inguinal Hernia Repair](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/training-before-and-after-inguinal-hernia-repair/7391)

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**Author:** [@curtJohnst](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/curtJohnst)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/training-before-and-after-inguinal-hernia-repair/7391 "2020-01-08T02:47:26Z")

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I’m 6’3", 200lbs and have a goal weight of 225. I’ve been resistance training for around 2.5 years. The first year or so involved compound movements but had a heavy bodybuilding bias, and the next year and a half involve…