Time to trainer after Laparoscopic hernia repair surgery

[robt57]

What amount of times have folks had before getting back on bike after Laparoscopic hernia repair surgery. Both indoor trainer or on the road/woods/gravel etc.

[KidWok]

Back in my 20's when I got that done, I think I was back on the trainer spinning easy within 2 days. Rode to my post-op the following week. Doc wasn't too happy with me though.

Tai

[Kirk007]

6 weeks for a double

[dsjackson]

2 weeks until easy endurance on the trainer.

At around 4 weeks pushed it into SS and Threshold efforts with varying success.

At 5 weeks riding outside 100-130 miles/week, nothing stupid.

8 weeks back to work (very physical job).

I was 39 yrs old at the time. Surgery wrecked my core strength for a couple of weeks. I wouldn’t say I was fully recovered until about a year out. Intermittent surgical site pain/discomfort, consistent self awareness and guarding.

But it all comes back around. Be patient, don’t rush it.

Also worth noting, as I’m sure many in your life have: not all hernias and their respective surgical repairs are the same. The above was for a relatively small umbilical hernia, no implant, laparoscopic repair. A good friend had a larger repair with implant, but not laparoscopic - his recovery was even quicker.

[Big Dan]

nm

[earlfoss]

Depends on a lot of things. I was on the trainer 5 days after mine.

[KJackson]

Two Days after hernia surgery I was mowing my lawn which was close to an acre. All the best for your recovery

[Fat Cat]

Can't the surgeon make a recommendation ?

[.RJ]

Originally Posted by Fat Cat

Can't the surgeon make a recommendation ?

Most of the recovery guidelines are around pretty sedentary lifestyles

[buddybikes]

Gut incision, doesn't matter if sedentary or active. Use dr advice. I was told after my appendix 3 weeks.

Of course cycling bit different that log rolling...

[C40_guy]

I took it really easy getting out of bed for several days afterward my inguinal hernia repair.

I don't remember the specifics as it was five years ago, but my Garmin records indicate very light running three weeks later, and back to normal a week or two after that.