[coaster]

I have been suffering from a hernia since completing the Rome marathon in March. However, I have managed to maintain some fitness to (hopefully) complete the Dublin marathon in October. I am due for operation in January. Has anyone shared this experience? How long will I be 'out of action' after the op?

 

[flakey]

been there (twice). Don't rush back unless you are being closely monitered (not likely on nhs). You could probably start very light running after a couple of weeks, but if i was you i'd wait a full month. Do as the doctor says, I didn't and was back on the operating table 3 years later!