It hurts to laugh

[fasteddie]

Just got back from Rochester General after having an Umbilical Hernia repaired . It hurts to laugh , sneeze , cough and move around . Apparently I didn't wait too long to have the procedure done but it would have been better to have it done at an earlier age . I am struggling to get around like a 100 year old man . The surgeon explained what could have happened if I had left it untreated . Got a lot of restrictions . Can't shoot the bow in the basement for at least 4 weeks .

I wanted a large lipoma on my stomach but the surgeon advised against it . He said doing so could create several complications and advised that I persisted in having the lipoma removed it would be better to have it done by a plastic surgeon . At 74 I figure I could live without it . 

 

So , for anyone that has any type of Hernia , don't procrastinate , get it taken care of .

[Marion]

Question. What the hell is a lipoma? Additionally, get well soon! Here's to a speedy recovery!

You Can't Beat My Meat!

Edited February 19, 2016 by The Jerkman

[growalot]

Will they send you to rehab in order to keep you moving and getting surrounding muscle to support the surgical area?

[grampy]

Hope you feel better real soon!

[wooly]

Found some inspiration for you in the favorite sayings thread Eddie!

Suck it up man!
 

fasteddie, on 19 Feb 2015 - 05:58 AM, said:

Marine Corps slogan " Pain is weakness leaving the body "

[NFA-ADK]

Hope you recover quick but it takes a while.  A month after I had one repaired I shot a 200 lbs buck, lucky for me I had 4 guys to help drag it out.  Even at 30 the recover was long and notable that it was done.  Good luck feel better and take it very slow at first and work your way up gradually.   

 

Feel better FastEddie!

[DirtTime]

Hope you heal up fast. 

[Zem18]

Dang Eddie, the stone and now the hernia. Didn't you read your maintenance manual. You should have gone in for an oil change miles ago, lol. Sorry couldn't resist. Get well soon.

[fasteddie]

Will they send you to rehab in order to keep you moving and getting surrounding muscle to support the surgical area?

 

No rehab Growie . Just suck it up and follow doctor's instructions . Don't lift anything 10 pounds or more for 4 weeks so that there is no strain on the stomach muscles . I made sure I had my operations / procedures scheduled for after Deer season and Christmas . 

[Elmo]

Get well soon.  That's what the offseason is for, right?  Maintenance and repairs?

[Rebel Darling]

My uncle waited too, and it took him several weeks to gain his strength in abilities back. Best thing, he said, was to feel the limit, and then back off a bit. His work keeps him on his feet all day.

Rest up, and hope you get back to sending arrows down range soon...

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[fasteddie]

Question. What the hell is a lipoma? Additionally, get well soon! Here's to a speedy recovery!

You Can't Beat My Meat!

 

A lipoma is a fatty deposit under the skin . I think they are hereditary from my mother's side of the family . 

[Lawdwaz]

A lipoma is a fatty deposit under the skin .

 

Really?

 

 

I'm screwed..........................................................

[Marion]

A lipoma is a fatty deposit under the skin . I think they are hereditary from my mother's side of the family .

gotcha gotcha. Wish I could blame my beer belly on one. Sadly I think my belly is a result of too much beer and pizza

You Can't Beat My Meat!

[fasteddie]

Oh , with that 10 pound restriction , I won't be able to carry my wallet around for 4 weeks !  

[growalot]

MR B Has a small one on his shoulder...and I have a quarter size one on my thigh..can't see them but can definitely feel them. DR check them just to make sure no growth occurs..we've had them for years.

[Tacti_Steve]

Get well soon. Take it easy and let it heal right. I've heard that light activity is actually good for the recovery of a hernia. Never had one myself though.

[genesee_mohican]

Glad your taking care of it during the off season and hope you heal up fast. PS: now is a good time to shoot your bow in your mind. Close your eyes and go through all the steps of the shot and picture a perfect shot every time. It helps.

[greg54]

Hope you recover fast Eddie. I had my umbilical surgery in Dec 2014, and same restrictions. I remember a week before the surgery ,while asleep, my cat jumped up on me and landed on my belly. To say the least, it hurt like hell and my cat used up one of her 9 lives with that move...lol. 

[pt0217]

Get well soon Fast Eddie. Can I come up and shoot my bow in your basement while you heal? Lol!

[fasteddie]

I can only shoot 11 yards . Check with Moog . He has an awesome basement and can shoot 20+ yards in his . 

[EspressoBuzz]

Get Better Soon! Wow 74? Camo really is rejuvenating!

[growalot]

Time to get a few light weight bands Eddie, they'll allow a slow work out to your allowed bow weight. in the mean time...enjoy the rest...heal fast.

[Tughill Tamer]

Best of luck on your recovery

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[ELMER J. FUDD]

Eddie, you're cool as hell. I hope you feel better.

Love,

Elmer