To start YES I KNOW THIS ISNT A FITNESS FORUM. I’ll repost this in bodybuilding/fitness after the no post period is over.

But I’ve had the hernia for at least 3 months, probably 5 .

Doctor didn’t know know what it was so I had an ultrasound done. Talked to surgeon, he said he is going to do a robotic laparoscopic surgery w/ 3 incisions and a mesh.

Also the hernia is decently large at least the size of a golf ball probably a little larger.

I am somewhat concerned about the mesh due to the complications rate I have seen online which is 10-20%.

It is currently the end of August, I am having the surgery in December. I am leaving for school in a week, surgery will be during my winter break so I can recover without missing college.

I am 5”8 155lbs 18yrs old

Doc said I can do”light lifting” basically don’t bear teeth. I have been lifting with this for at least 3 months no issues. I’ve been following his orders.(I saw him this week)

Has anyone else had this injury and this surgery?Experience with the mesh?

Recommendations on what to work on in the mean time ?

Problems with sex after surgery or prior to?

I have read people have problems with working and post surgery.