Training programming for pre and post abdominal hernia surgery?

[seancraffey]

Hi Mark,

I deadlifted 500lbs for the first time last summer and believe I had my hernia occur during the lift. I can feel the hernia right above my belly button. I don't have any pain right now and have been training just fine, but I had a recent ultra sound done and it was confirmed it was a hernia. My doctor said no deadlifting. I was curious if you have ever had this happen to you or anyone you know since you are very experienced in the weight room and would be the best person to ask. What would you recommend I do for training before and after surgery? How would you program to get back to my original strength? I also am planning on attending the seminar in June and I'm really hoping I can be ready to lift for the seminar. Appreciate the help and keep putting out great content!


Sincerely,

Sean Craffey

[Mark Rippetoe]

Were you wearing a belt when this occurred?