How long after a hernia operation before you can get back in the gym?

[PistolPete33]

I'm 95% sure I have an umbilical hernia and I have an appointment on Monday to see my Dr. That being said how long will I be out of the gym once I have surgery? I've read anywhere from just a few days to a month. This totally sucks ass but I gotta get it taken care of.

[bass]

i would definitely give it a month, especially if you do heavy lifting.

[Iblackhat]

Make sure the next time you have a hernia that the surgen puts a plastic mesh inside of you to prevent another hernia. I have had a hernia and had a plastic mesh placed inside of me and that plastic mesh prevented a third hernia.