Originally Posted by TheKillerPenguin

Oh hi there.

In the runup to GMSR, I was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia. So, as I was starting to feel good my season was ended. I've been off my bike for 3 weeks now, and have used the time to lose 6lbs (now 169). Surgery was yesterday. Pain is manageable without pain meds, but my stomach is so tight I can't stand up straight. I've got Walter Mathau's posture. I can't even imagine how debilitating this surgery would be if I wasn't in shape.

I was told pre-op that I should be able to ride again 2 weeks after surgery. Then, I start getting ready for 2010.