After years it became crystal clear I had an inguinal hernia on my left side which I had open surgery on two months ago. (makes a hell of a difference). Soon after that I pushed for a CT scan … so now I’m on the list to be operated on the right too. So stopped running again. Construction on my patio/outdoor kitchen on hold again, stacking firewood one log at a time … it’s dull and boring :(

(for those who wonder, yeah, I tried to push examination/treatment on both sides from the beginning but was told it made no difference, left was so severe they had to take it side by side anyways.)

  • dr_scientist@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    My problem 15 years ago was the NHS, which is not fond of what they deemed ‘sports medicine’. Maybe that’s changed. I found a surgeon in Germany that did a dual inguinal repair and it’s hanging in there great. I had to wait about a month to do much, so definitely take it easy!

    • redlemace@lemmy.worldOP
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      2 months ago

      Glad you could get it fixed. My problem problem wasn’t getting it repaired but that no one thought of such a hernia in years. Not until a bulge appeared. At first glance of the bulge from a distance(!) the surgeon already said “It’s not even a question if we should operate” . But I certainly will take it slow now (not easy, i’m not one who can sit still) but from first hand experience I know it’s worth to avoid letting it get to the stage it was on the left.