hernia operation??

[Testsubject]

I have a abdominal hernia, its right in the middle of my abs, it has been there for about to years now, it has never been painful (until the last few days) and it has only gotten a tiny bit bigger. I went to the specialist and he said that he wouldnt even worry about it, just to leave it. He said I would be out from the gym for about 6 weeks if I was to get an operation. Im just wondering who has gotten a hernia operation and how long were they actually out of the gym for, can you lift light weights at all (even really light weight) or is it strickly NO LIFTING, I want to get it fixed but I dont want to lose any size.

[KAEW44]

Alot of times with small hernias like that the doctors prefer the "lets wait and see" approach and you can train with no problem and keep making gains. If the hernia really sticks out and there is constriction then they have to operate and you will know when that happens cause you will be very sick and get a fever an dmany symptoms.

The surgery these days with the nylon mesh is supposed to be excellent, i know a guy at work who had it done twice (for two different hernia locations) and he managed to go back to lifting and biking and all sorts of sports. He had them done many years ago and hasnt had a problem yet.
Yes its best to stay safe and wait the 6 weeks, first couple of weeks just rest out completly and then after that build up gradually, walking, walking faster, some light cardio, but dont start lifting untill 6 weeks are up and even then gradually build yourself back to normal weights.

[Testsubject]

yeah I dont think im going to get it operated on unless I absolutely have to, it just pisses me off cuz its noticeable, to me anyways, no one else notices it unless I point it out.