Posted by Greg1959 on July 22, 2017 at 07:28:18 from (206.72.212.241):
In Reply to: What to do for a month posted by Keith Molden on July 22, 2017 at 06:38:48:
Keith Molden- In 2013, I had my colon removed. Doc cut me from sternum to groin. After surgery, he said: No lifting over 5 pounds or any heavy work or 4 weeks.
After a couple of weeks, I too was going stir-crazy. I figured, heck, I'll just get on the tractor and ride around ob the level ground and check fences.
It was so-o-o-o nice being back on the tractor. Was in 2nd gear putting along. Then, right front wheel caught in a small rut and sharply turned right. Driving my right elbow into my abdomen. It hurt a little bit but I went on.
A week or so later a small bump appeared (about the size of a golf ball. Over time, that thing grew to the size of a large cantaloupe! Didn't hurt but was awful looking and my oncologist kept after me to get it fixed. I couldn't find the time for that.
Anyway, this last March, I had the surgery including the mesh, to get it repaired. Doc said it was the biggest one he had ever repaired. He had to cut me open using the same incision. The hernia was too big to use laparoscopic surgery.
This time I followed his advice and no lifting over 5 lbs., no tractor rides, etc. I'm now cleared to lift up to 50 lbs.
I know what you are feeling but resist the urge to hop up and take a ride. Hope this helps.
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