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  • Ha! Gotta find one that likes the look. Plenty...

    Ha! Gotta find one that likes the look. Plenty out there!
  • IN!! ...

    IN!!

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  • Thread: Inguinal Hernia

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    Quick update. I'm a day shy of 3 weeks post op. ...

    Quick update. I'm a day shy of 3 weeks post op. Had my fourth gym workout last night. Everything felt great. Moved to mostly free weights (first few were light machine work, yuck) Only...
  • Thread: Inguinal Hernia

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    Been back in the gym the last two nights. Light...

    Been back in the gym the last two nights. Light lifting is actually harder than I thought. Not due to the pain but due to the annoyance of having to limit myself compared to where I was. But that...
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    Just got back from meeting with my surgeon. I’m now 10 days post op and doing great. He said all looks well that the swelling from my healing ridge should go away over the next month but that it...
  • Thread: Inguinal Hernia

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    6 days post and still no real issues. Still some...

    6 days post and still no real issues. Still some slight swelling associated with the healing ridge. I'm back at work and really able to do any normal daily activities. Walking the dog briskly...
  • Thread: Inguinal Hernia

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    Ric - Sorry to hear about all of your problems. ...

    Ric - Sorry to hear about all of your problems. May the Lord bless your recovery.

    As for mine, had it done yesterday and I'm fighting the urge to do too much. I was ready to get out of the...
  • Thread: Inguinal Hernia

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    Yeah, I'm no hero on this. 4-6 weeks of rest...

    Yeah, I'm no hero on this. 4-6 weeks of rest will do my body good.
  • Thread: Inguinal Hernia

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    Surgery scheduled for April 9th. Still working...

    Surgery scheduled for April 9th. Still working out (even squatting) with little or no discomfort or pain. Definately taking it easier though and really focusing on my breathing. Not looking...
  • Thread: Inguinal Hernia

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    As of now, I am having the open procedure which...

    As of now, I am having the open procedure which is the gold standard and what my surgeon is recommending. The other laprascopic is available as well and he would do either if I had a strong...
  • Thread: Inguinal Hernia

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    Thanks everyone. Surgeon is telling, due the...

    Thanks everyone. Surgeon is telling, due the small size of the hernia and my overall health, to expect 4 weeks of no lifting with a slow ramp up back to normal. I felt better when he said...
  • Thread: Inguinal Hernia

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    Inguinal Hernia

    While I'm not officially 35 yet, I will be in a month so I figure I'm close enough to qualify!

    I've been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia. I noticed the bump on my lower right abdomen a few...
  • Thread: Squat Reviews

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    Thanks. Think what you will about Crossfit but...

    Thanks. Think what you will about Crossfit but it'd be awesome to have Rip individually coach you on the major lifts.
  • Thread: Squat Reviews

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    Thanks all. I wear high tops or cross training...

    Thanks all. I wear high tops or cross training shoes for squats. Not completely flat but I make sure they don't have any gel or Shox type padding in the heels.
  • Thread: Squat Reviews

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    Thanks. Yeah, I agree and that's one area I've...

    Thanks. Yeah, I agree and that's one area I've been trying to work on. I have no problem staying more upright with front squats which is why I've been focusing on them for the most part...more...
  • Thread: Squat Reviews

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    Squat Reviews

    I gave up on back squats about a year ago due to back pain. However, I am committed to getting over that hurdle. I'm currently doing a round of 5x5 after a round of HST and I'm really trying to...
  • Thread: Donating Blood

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    Thanks all!

    Thanks all!
  • Thread: Donating Blood

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    Donating Blood

    Anybody had any issues with donating blood and then working out the same day. They say not to because the vein can reopen and bleed back into your arm. Just wondering if it was really that unsafe.
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    To the front page because Texas takes a back seat...

    To the front page because Texas takes a back seat to NO ONE!

    Oh yeah...freaking Tech. :(
  • Thread: How's my form?

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    Not terrible but once again, too much back. I...

    Not terrible but once again, too much back.

    I wonder if the chick behind you was checking you out. I wish my deadlift area was even in the same zip code as a female.

    ...or wait, is that a...
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