DB and Hernia surgery

[svenbass]

Hey all,

Just had hernia surgery today, and they said I can't lift more than 10 lbs for a while.... like a couple of weeks. I want/need to get back soon ... already taking a big financial hit on this weekends' gigs.

Everyone I play with is happy to help move gear, but moving my upright is something I'm not comfortable handing over to anyone. Anyone else go through this? Comments or advice appreciated.

[Arnold]

I had mine in March. Luckily, I play in pit's and left my bass at work. It took me like 6 or 7 weeks to feel good about doing a lot of moving and 10 weeks before I went back to the gym. It's no fun but you don't want to re-injure it. On the good side, 8 months later, I can't even remember the crazy pain I was in a year ago.

Originally Posted by svenbass

Hey all,

Just had hernia surgery today, and they said I can't lift more than 10 lbs for a while.... like a couple of weeks. I want/need to get back soon ... already taking a big financial hit on this weekends' gigs.

Everyone I play with is happy to help move gear, but moving my upright is something I'm not comfortable handing over to anyone. Anyone else go through this? Comments or advice appreciated.

[jlilley]

I let my band mates help me with my gear... they didn't mind and we still made the dates.

Cheers,
John

[Jake deVilliers]

Its just amazing how many men I know have had hernia surgery.

Clearly a design flaw...

[martinc]

Gone through this surgery twice in the past 4 years. Don't even think about moving your bass for 6 weeks at least. It's just not worth risking ruining your surgery.
I used the same solution as many others here...get help from the other band members.

[svenbass]

Hey fellas,

Thanks for the feedback

I'm doing pretty good 48 hrs later ... finally was allowed to take a shower ... things we're getting pretty funky and not in a musical way

Yeah I can definitely see not moving the bass for a while, especially in and out of the car ... even the lightest coughing or laughing is a form of torture (even with the drugs) On the other hand I can walk and go up and down steps without any impediment. I may try to rumble out a few notes tomorrow ... I can't stand not playing!!

cheers - Sven