Has anyone had surgery for an umbilical hernia?

I have one from doing those a machines at the gym. I probably wasn't even doing it correctly. I have been pushing in my belly button for awhile now and I know that I will eventually have to have the surgery. My stomach hurts and is badly swollen constantly. Has anyone here had the surgery? Could use some tips I guess.

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bookerdana · M

I had it done outpatient ..they used an iv of versed.(midazolam0..in an out in a few hours

Mardrae · 61-69, F

@bookerdana how long was recovery? I work out at the gym every day and work a full time job. How long would I be off? Did you have stomach pain around belly button and severe bloating before you had the surgery?

bookerdana · M

@Mardrae its tender for afew days ,no bloating..best to do this early ,it gets worse