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joethewindsufa
Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 1190 Location: Montréal
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Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 3:20 pm Post subject: back windsurfing after hernia ?? |
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hello:
just had a major inguinal hernia fix for two(2)
off work for six weeks
can see recovery will take some time
my friend says NO windsurfing on ice for me this year
i don't see the link, but that's me
i understand the 6-8 weeks of light activity
but windsurfing on ice requires finesse and not strength
ok, falling down is always an issue ...
i figure after two(2) months should be enough wait ??
perhaps others have suffered this injury
and have some input ??
thx
joe |
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manuel
Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 1158
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Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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Laparoscopic or old school? I had old school... was rough. Not sure... but I was out pretty early (relatively). Problem with physical activity is that you may not know when you are going to stress your body beyond safe level. I think though worse case, it just hurts like hell and slows down healing but you shouldn't stress it enough to cause much damage because otherwise you'd still be in pain and know to not do much. That's my take anyway. Follow what your body tells you. _________________ *NEW* - Manu's Windsurfing Blog, The STORE! |
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joethewindsufa
Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 1190 Location: Montréal
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Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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fanks fo dat
they said laproscopic, but there were some complications
normally 2-4 weeks recovery and mine is six(6) weeks
for now I listen to my body - walk like an old man, rest, eat n sleep
in-between seasons now anyway
thanks again |
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swchandler
Joined: 08 Nov 1993 Posts: 10588
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Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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Once you're up and about going outdoors and doing normal chores, you might see how easily it is to rig and derig a sail or two. Also, you could bring out one of your boards and nest it in the snow so that you can attach the sail see how easy it is to uphaul and maneuver the sail around catching the wind.
One thing that I would do is lay down on the ground and see how easy and quickly you can get back on your feet again. Try it 4 or 5 times in a row getting up on both your left and right sides. Pretty simple stuff that will give you a taste of just how prepared you are for more strenuous activity. Lastly, given the time that you've been out of the groove, keep in mind that you might be more out of shape then you think. |
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cgoudie1
Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 2599 Location: Killer Sturgeon Cove
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Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 4:58 pm Post subject: Re: back windsurfing after hernia ?? |
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Hey Joe,
I had a rebuild on one side only, but 3 times (Laparoscopically and
from the outside). You might wanna take your docs advice seriously.
You'll be surprised how much you use your lower abdominals (like just for
sitting up and getting off the couch). Picking up your gear (even your
really light gear) might be a risky challenge.
-Craig
joethewindsufa wrote: | hello:
just had a major inguinal hernia fix for two(2)
off work for six weeks
can see recovery will take some time
my friend says NO windsurfing on ice for me this year
i don't see the link, but that's me
i understand the 6-8 weeks of light activity
but windsurfing on ice requires finesse and not strength
ok, falling down is always an issue ...
i figure after two(2) months should be enough wait ??
perhaps others have suffered this injury
and have some input ??
thx
joe |
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joethewindsufa
Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 1190 Location: Montréal
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Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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yes cgoudie1
the biggest challenges at the moment are:
sitting down n getting up
going for a car ride
all that shaking on quebec streets
also, when there is snow n ice walks are indoors
may need to resort to the old people walk - in da mall lol
thanks
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U2U2U2
Joined: 06 Jul 2001 Posts: 5467 Location: Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania. Colorado
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isobars
Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20936
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Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2019 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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The main hidden risk is having to react to something. What feels OK one instant could turn into a disaster if you have to "catch" yourself. Those severed muscles can behave much like a wine glass being tapped by a small hammer: tap ... tap ... tap ... SMASH.
I've had two open hernia and MANY other surgeries, and the docs and all their fancy tools have sometimes been too optimistic with their "OK, go play" advice. I tend to err on the safe side when resuming activity. Just one example was my ACL repair based on a section of my hamstring. That danged hamstring kept tearing just with the careful effort of getting out of a recliner. Similarly, cruising may feel fine ... until one gust or bobble reminds you rather dramatically that your abs were traumatized. |
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joethewindsufa
Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 1190 Location: Montréal
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Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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yes , it is better to err on the side of caution
the hardest part of convalescence is doing nothing
but these boys make it look so easy and so much fun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=mppDaQ_uuyI&feature=emb_logo
once when i broke my left shoulder, doc said no driving
i had had two friends with one arm and they both drove fine
doc said the issue was reacting to something instinctively
so, thanks all for the advice - will stay cool n drool |
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U2U2U2
Joined: 06 Jul 2001 Posts: 5467 Location: Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania. Colorado
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Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2019 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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The internet answer is 4weeks.
The variable is how old you are and how good shape you were in prior.
I feel that as some have said, your body will tell you . _________________ K4 fins
4Boards....May the fours be with you
http://www.k4fins.com/fins.html
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