So a good friend of mine has an asymptomatic inguinal hernia, which is not constricted. Likely from weight-lifting, like a chad. Obviously, surgery is one reasonable option. However, this friend would like to consider non-surgical options that lead to full resolution and still allow him to lift weights (eventually- a break may be necessary). Has anyone dealt with this before or have any words of wisdom?
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Only advice I can offer is if the TIF surgery is recommended do not get it!
The TIF procedure is extremely risky at best. I ended up with acute pancreatitis and severe stomach nerve damage afterwards. A woman in my same small town had it done and died within 24 hrs from "complications". Another close friend's father nearly died from the TIF procedure due to severe internal bleeding.
The TIF is the new commonplace "insurance farming" operation. "Hey! Got a history of reflux, hernias, or GERD?.... Well then the TIF procedure is what you need!" Nope! Big nope, can't stress the nope enough!