How I Healed My Inguinal Hernia in Less Than Two Months Without Surgery 

I had a moderate inguinal hernia 10 years ago and was scheduled to have surgery, however, there was a 3-month waiting period at the time. I had been in severe pain for quite a while but as I was waiting for my surgery things started to feel better and the pain went away. Against the advice of my doctor I canceled the surgery and have been perfectly fine ever since. I lift weights religiously and I'm very physically active and after this amount of time I can only come to the conclusion that it has healed itself. Not the first time I've experienced something like this. I ripped the pectoral muscle off the bone bench pressing, I actually heard it pop. It sounded just like popcorn popping It was loud. I was also told this would require surgery but I wanted to give it a chance to heal on its own. After a month of severe constant pain it too got better and I've never had any issues with it since. I'm glad I trusted my gut instinct on these things rather than being cut into for no reason. I advocate trusting your doctor's advice but they're not always right.

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with a medium sized reducible indirect inguinal hernia on the right side, around 3 months ago. The doctor suggested surgery but I was pretty sure that slapping a patch over the weak tissue can't prevent it from reoccurring. I'd have to incorporate changes in my lifestyle and when I was trying to find out what changes shall I inculcate in my daily routine, that's when I came across the channel of Tom. His videos on diet, fasting and yoga routine (especially the stomach vacuums, side planks and dog pose) were the ones I've been following religiously and have consciously avoided overeating and picking any sort of heavy weights abruptly. I'd like to thank Tom for this amazing channel. My hernia's protrusion and timespan for which it comes out has reduced by more than 95% in a span of less than 75 days. I am bullish that the body can heal on its own provided we give it the conducive circumstances. Ensuring a clean diet has improved my gut health too and I feel better now. A big thanks to Tom, again. Please feel free to ask queries, if any in the comments below 😊

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Hi Tom and good people. I am 71 and have just had my surgery. Been very active throughout my life and suddenly this hernia pops up. Also very light weight so probably pushed myself here and there. Did some research but like you could not find much. Should have taken more time. Also needed a total knee replacement so decided to have them both done 3 weeks apart. I have had no pain before or after but so very aware of this foreign body inside me. So my age has finally convinced me to take it easy and enjoy longish walks and easy exercise. We know most don’t have recurrences as long as we take it easy. You young folk are having it tougher in keeping it at bay due to your high energy levels. Your story is very inspirational and I truly hope you have the answer Tom. Wishing you and everyone a long and happy life and love.

Great video, Tom. Very inspiring. I was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia last just last night. Depressing for a 49 year old who's always looked after himself. I've always been a big eater, though, and I know that's part of the problem. I have subscribed to you and will check out your other videos. Thanks for posting. Keep up the good work.

Hello all, i had two Inguinal Hernias(Left and right) this year, started to notice the right one in April and during private checkup realised I had a second on the left, went private in August and had surgery. The sooner you get surgery the better, i didnt feel a thing and was out of hospital the same day and was back at the gym after 6 weeks starting light. Yes it costs money but you need to think about quality of life.

Hi Tom, thanks so much for your very personal and courageous journey. I've had an inguinal hernia for at least 8 years and have been managing it with hernia support garments. The support garments are now irritating me as it's basically a tourniquet on my hips. Your journey is exactly what I need as inspiration to raise my game in a lot of areas in my life. Cheers, Paul

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I’m so glad I discovered this. I realized I have an inguinal hernia about 5 days ago. I work at a grocery store stocking shelves and lifting heavy boxes all day. I’ve been keeping the hernia in with two ace bandages, but I just ordered a hernia truss from Amazon. I had a feeling that good diet and the right exercise could possibly help me avoid having to get surgery. It’s not very big when it pops out but I don’t let it get far enough to tell to be honest. I’ve kept it wrapped up or held in every second since I discovered it. Your video definitely gives me hope that I can manage this and maybe even heal it. I appreciate you.

great insights Tom! Appreciate you!

Had a hernia repair operation with mesh back in 2003 and never looked back since. Excellent surgeon operated on me and I believe that is the key to a successful outcome.

Good work !! You’re dedication is inspiring and makes me think I will heal as well if I stick with a holistic path

Oh gosh Tom, thanks so much, been really bad for a while,keeps popping out, painful,such great info, love you mate 😁

Tom thanks so much for sharing. I’m 56 years old, and was doing some hanging leg raises and I think I pulled a muscle. I don’t feel anything popping out but I’m gonna take a break from the hanging leg raises. Hopefully it’s not a hernia. Love, your video ❤ keep us up to date on the journey. 🙏🙏🙏

Great video. Well done Tom. I also have an inguinal hernia, mines on the left side. Got it to go in for about 2 weeks then i got the flu and of course all the coughing was just too much for the hernia and out it plopped. So I start again.

Thanks Tom just what I needed your story and journey was very inspirational...Thanks

Thank you for taking the time to share this: I have so much in common with the story you've shared, only I can tell you're much younger than I. But I will give it my shot before going in for surgery. And there too, I understand there are different mesh types available; with the tissue form of mesh being the preferred choice since it can dissolve after serving its purpose..

Very good content. At 65, 2 years ago, I felt a ball in my groin. I did not know what an inguinal hernia was. First I was afraid it was a tumor. I got on the internet and found out that between 25% and 33% of men had this. I will follow your advises and I am sure they will be useful.

Thanks man for helping me to keep ky hopes and faith alive 💗

Thanks so much, brother. This gives hope. I'm older (60) now, but I am reluctant to go through the operation. I had on on the right side when I was 18 and had surgery. Now I have one on the left and today was the worst. The blow up remindeld me of how a frog makes their sound and to me that was a very spioky feeling. It took quite a while to get it back in. Have not tried diet changes or much else. Just a padded belt. I will definately be looking at these excersizes and diet. I appreciate your going through all this. It is very helpful. Hope you are still doing well. All Gods best, W

Good information, but I did not see any links in your description to some of the things you referenced, would you be able to add those?

Thanks Tom. This gives hope. What were the most helpful yoga practices 🙏🏻

Tom-- Huge thanks for sharing the efforts of your research and experience, as well as the encouragement. I'm on my second inguinal hernia, the first one having been repaired using the surgical mesh. Its fine, but the surgery cost me a fortune! I'm giving it a go with a natural solution for this second one. One thing I have found very helpful is the use of a belt from an outfit called Hernia -Truss. Its pretty minimal, comfortable, and pretty supportive. Regards, -R.

Thank you kindly for this upload, all the way from your home island Ireland have a nice day bro .

Hi Tom, I got same problem here, but I had this about ten years ago and I just know this problem like a few days I am so glad that I found your Video, I'm literally just starting to do your technique, Thank you so much for sharing your Experience, God bless you!

Hi everyone. I was due for an inguinal hernia operation a few years ago but decided to try and treat it myself. It’s now been gone completely for a year. I still run everyday and compete in explosive jumps and throws as a master athlete. Basically I made sure that I put pressure on my inguinal hernia when I went to the loo, had flatulence etc I also massaged the area a few times a day. Eventually I became aware and able to minimise using the hernia area when doing everyday things. It’s been gone for a year now. Do not believe that you need surgery always. Wynn March 2024

Dude... awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience! I have had one for about 22 years.. diet definitely affects it... Gonna try applying some of your techniques. After you healed it, when you ate red meat, and had problems again.. was it normal or grass fed?

Thank you for sharing your update. Super helpful 😌

Thank you brother, great you had the courage to experiment and heal yourself

Hey, I'm 24 years old and got "diagnosed" I guess, with a hernia, I had the bulge for so long thinking it would go away on its own. Honestly being this young and realising I had to now live with this thing scares the crap out of me since I definitely don't wanna do the surgery for the same reasons u wouldn't. This video and journey of yours has given me light at the end of the tunnel and maybe I can still turn this around or at least make it less uncomfortable. My doctor pretty much had no advice for me other than don't lift, drink water and don't make it worse lol. So thank u for sharing your experiences and I will do my best to follow your advice.

well, noticed the bump in March 2021 after jumping down from a flatbed trailer. For some reason it did not occur to me to look for self recovery also did not get a official diagnostic till last January. Doc told me not to worry it's not too big, but also said there is no cure. So, although I did not look into try recovering, I had an intuition for the longest time that this could be possible, grow the muscles around it, and it would help minimize, and also changed my diet, eating healthier and less.. So, I searched and found some channels with sets of exercises including this one, and built a set for me. So far no good, but it feels firmer down there. I have a 3 months target but will do a second ultrasound next week. I am positive that exercising will work!!! Peace and light to all!

God bless you Tom for this noble 🙏 work

Thanks Tom. Your video is so inspiring and informative. I'm down for hernia mesh repair surgery on 20th October but am having misgivings when I learn from You Tube videos about possible complications arising from mesh insertion, complications which may occur years down the line. I think my hernias ( I have two inguinal hernias) are caused by eating too much too late in the evenings shortly before I retire. I'm seriously considering following your diet regime and doing these exercises as a natural holistic alternative to surgery. Thank you again for your inspiration.😄

Thankyou . Thankyou. Thankyou Thought I was doomed until I watched this channel and read the comments. You gave me hope family. I'm not turning back now. Stay tuned. - one Luv

I am 64 and had my first Inguinal Hernia surgically repaired about 10 years ago. The surgery was very successful and has held up well. I recently aggravated a second hernia on the opposite side and have been working on trying to get it under control for the last 2 weeks. This particular Inguinal Hernia has been there for several years, but it never bothered me until recently when I overworked myself clearing out a barn. My current plan seems to be working after several days of very little activity I started slowly building up my exercise regime to what I was used to doing (walking, jogging, biking, stretching). I left out weight training for now. When I get a bit of pain I stop and apply a reusable ice bag for 5-10 min. This has allowed me to increase my activity consistently. Time will tell where this ends up - if it doesn't work I will do the surgery again.

This is really cool! Would be interesting to see big studies on this. A lot of people get it

Thanks Tom. I am following your exercise and it is helping me.

Very interesting ! Can you tell me if you used a hernia belt, and if yes, did you use it also at night during sleeping time ? Thank you, I'm already doing many of your exercises in the morning.

thank you so much for sharing your experience! Discipline matters!! thanks!

Thanks, Tom. I hope being empty for a long time is what brought success. That part really made sense to me.

Thank you for the encouragement. 👏

I can relate so much . Thank you for your story . Makes me think positive as bout this condition .

Thankyou so much you have no idea how much you have helped me understand what is happening to me recently I thought i was loosing my mind when I've asked doctors about this theyve talked me down even ridiculed me it's hard to take when you're in excruciating pain I've worked with broken bones even open wounds but this has stopped me in my tracks with tears the pain was so intense I thought i was getting soft in my old age....lol ... it can wear you down but I'm going to give it a shot without surgery .... thanks again

Thanks Tom So inspiring to hear Im on the same journey Got my hernia from Osteostrong exercising at the gym One day it can be in for a day and you starting to believe its healing, then it pops out again. Question What routine of youres do u consider the most efficient? The stomach yoga maybe? Thanks in advance Per

Good detailed description and video.

God, this is SO my situation and reactions to the idea of a hernia. This is giving me hope to get the better of this hernia crisis.

Back in 1975 when I was 17 I got a hernia not going in and out just a lump on the right side I was a great swimmer lived with it for a year after eating steak for dinner it was bugging me too much so I told my dad and got surgery very painful. Anyway I want to say people are so lucky today to have the internet I wish I would have herd Tom's story back then I would have tried anything to avoid surgery.

Being born with two inguinal hernias, I unfortunately have had then both come back multiple times, with the right one being repaired three times now and the left just once as baby, along with right side, but it's back and very small on left now, like a few millimeters, the surgeon said it was too small to fix the left, but my right operation I had just seven months ago didn't hold up with a mesh implant, plus I have a new umbilical hernia, so I have three hernia total now, even after surgery, all just a few millimeters or at most 16 millimeters for the Umbilical one. So I've had six hernias now and four operations in my life and I'm done with surgeries, so I'm very glad I found your channel, as I also watched some from the other guys you mentioned and I found that while being in physical therapy postop and doing stomach vacuums for first time last week, that I'm finally getting some relief from the constant aching and pinching feelings! I'm going to keep staying active and healing my digestive tract as well, as I have been intermittent fasting, eating smaller meals and trying to reduce my diary and meat intake without lacking nutrition. I had cut out pork and beef for almost a year, but I started eating a little bit here and there for the nutrients I was fearing I wasn't getting, but I might go back to more of a Mediterranean diet with only fish and chicken as my meat sources, besides some beef liver supplements I might buy to help, as I found I have fatty liver too now in recent CT, so I need to detox the liver. I have a long healing journey ahead, but this video really helps me feel better about the potential to reduce hernia symptoms, while mitigating pain and prolonging if not ruling out the need for future operations in many cases. I see my surgeon this week for his opinion, but he told me he can't remove or fix his own mesh implants once they're in before he put the mesh in, LOL, so now I already have a 3.5 millimeter hernia reoccurrence there and I'm so frustrated, as it's been a horrible seven months of pain healing form a surgery that I think I tore five month after the operation, riding on my bike on flat roads, but I had no pain on the bike, just did the day or hours after. It really sucks... Anyway, thanks for this amazingly helpful and positive info! I'm getting back into yoga now too and some special leg exercises from my hernia cure channel. I will try the yoga routines you do now too! Peace and Bliss be with us always!!

Hell yeah, Tom!! You're amazing! 🎉👏

A brilliant video, thank you for posting this. I found the diet part particularly fascinating. I teach Pilates to clients often with Diastasis Recti and this is relevant to hernia as well. The principles and contraindications are the same. I have done courses on how to write an exercise programme for this but Diet wasn't mentioned. I have lots of exercises that I know work and I know what will exacerbate it so the double leg lowers is always contraindicated, you are right. I have huge respect for your discipline and ability to find the answers through trial and error. Your background in fitness and exercise has clearly equipped you well. I have a client starting next week with a hernia and your story will be helpful to bear in mind. As you rightly say everyone is different but congratulations on doing such great work. Avoiding surgery is always the goal if possible. Best of luck and stay well.

Thanks for taking time to share your ideas. Mine was when I lifted a car wheel while in a twisted position & boom, it tore & popped through. I can easily push it back, but the minute I exert by abnormal lifting, its straight out again. I think the tear needs to be sewn up

Thank you for sharing your experience. Can you provide an update on how everything is at the moment. Do you do all your activities without any issues…no feeling of discomfort or anything? A suggestion…perhaps to have a video after 1 year since hernia occurred with updates…🙏

Hey Tom, your story definitely gives me hope. You mentioned you don't know whether the tear was healed or not. Have you tried palpating the area in different positions and comparing it to the other (healthy) side? When standing I can clearly feel there's a tear there (hollow slit under the skin 8-12mm wide, depends on the activity), but if I lay on my back with the knees on my chest - I can feel how the tear is closing up completely. Just an observation I wanted to share and know your opinion. P.s. it's been 6 years for me, there is a little bulge, but my intestines never fell out. Stay healthy bro

Hey thanks for all the info, I just have a question. If right from the start you wanted to keep the hernia from popping out as much as possible, why did you never purchase a truss? Wouldn’t that be the most effective way of doing that?

G❤D Bless You Kind Soul. Thank You, Tom.

I was very skeptical at first that this surgery could be avoided. In my case,,the stomach vacuums and walking 2 miles a day along with a clean diet gave me the best results. I feel like you im."cautiously optimistic" that this will withstand the test of time to be truly healed

Thanks Tom for all your input on this. I am supposed to see the surgeon on friday. I have a inguinal and an umbilical hernia. I get your meaning on the blown up ball feeling like it was gonna pop. I will be doing what I can to see if this will begin to help. It's a drag to go through this. I know diet has to be key. Anyway, look at all these people you've helped. You rock, brother ! Thanks a bunch ! God bless you and yours, W

Thanks Tom, know exactly what youre talking about, I was experimenting 7day fasts, the body gets a chance to heal itself, even hypocritus said as much, and peace to you.

Hey man, I'm SOOO glad I researched before I looked to surgery this video has helped. For about a year, I had this bulge on the lower left of my buttocks, thought I had cancer and was a tumor, almost certain now it's an inguinal hernia. Right where my thigh and hip meets (hip flexor) on my left leg it hurts. Can't squat and it's frustrating. Have you had hip pain like this just lifting the leg? Thank you so much for this, I'm giving all of this a try. Seriously so happy right now to find a possible way that works

Thanks for sharing your story, very inspiring. Did you ever wear a hernia belt during the 2 month trial you did? Thanks

Thanks for sharing. Wish you the best! 👍🏼

Thanks for sharing your story Tom. I'm interested to look deeper into the abdominal exercises you mention.

Thanks for the update! I suffered a minor Inguinal hernia a couple of weeks ago after running up a mountain 18 days in a row. Im pretty disappointed as I was just getting back into intense exercise and it was really improving my mental health. I'm definitely going to try some of these strategies yo laid out here:)

Thank You For Your Advice & Tips 🕊️

Hello Tom, I want to thank you for this honest appraisal of your hernia journey. I am scheduled for surgery this coming Tuesday. To be frank I'm terrified. This is the surgeons letter "We discussed the process of surgical repair as well as the use of mesh. I explained some of the potential complications associated with the surgery including risks of recurrence, damage to underlying structures including bowel & viscera as well as the requirement for a stoma. I also counselled the patient with regards to the small but important risk of death. We also discussed the potential use of tissue advancement techniques (component separation), pre-operative Botox use and the potential benefit and impact of this."... Watching your video is inspiration. I intend to cancel the surgery tomorrow. Watching the videos on post operative and mesh issues has convinced me to try and fix my own hernia. Thank you and hope you are well and healthy

Great advice, thank you so much!

Thank you so much very beneficial . I appreciate you for your information.

Tom, at any time did you utilize a hernia truss? I’ve been wearing one daily since May. First noticed my hernia in April. Just curious if you tried a truss with any success.

I have a stage 2 Inguinal hernia, of course Dr. & surgeon recommended surgery. The surgery is scheduled in 2 days. I’d really prefer going the natural route, but I am highly concerned that it will be challenging due to my line of work being an equipment diesel mechanic. It appears from your life style in Thailand that you do not have to do heavily lifting on a daily basis. My thoughts are if I had a Job that required minimal to light physical labor I would continue living with the hernia. Due to some daily heavy lifting I’m concerned the hernia will grow at a faster rate. Any input on my situation would be appreciated?

Thank you very much for sharing this with us.

just seen your vid. Im in Thailand as well. Cha am, Petchaburi Province. Aged 65, got an indirect inguinal hernia right side. Of course been to a few hospitals for different opinions, all want to do surgery......but as you know here in Thailand, its sell, sell, sell to us Farangs. Every doctor I saw told me to wear a truss until its operated on. So for now, I am wearing a truss, which helps a lot, keeps it in, adjusted my diet, taking it easy on the weights, etc, etc. Trouble is, it pops out every time i take off the truss, unless im flat on my back, when it reduces back in easily. I dont sleep with the truss on, and have no problems in bed at night.......but im so tempted just to get the surgery.... Im not convinced a bloke my age would heal naturally as a young chap like you.......but will wait a bit and see how it goes.........if i go to Government hospital in Hua Hin cant have it done for 3 months anyway.......

I've had an incisional hernia for 15 years. Polypropylene mesh in 2005, paritex in 2008 and it's still the size of a softball. I have no insurance and I just pray to God that it doesn't completely rupture

Thanks for the very encouraging information!!!! At 73 I have had no issues with my health and have been very active. But have been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia 2 days ago which I’ve had for maybe 5 days now. I am one that the body can heal itself, if you help it !! I plan on watching all your videos and start a routine! I have a scheduled trip to Bangkok for one month starting July 3 . I made these plans about a month ago and would really like follow through. To satisfy my mind ,,, what is your opinion of me sitting so long a flight coming from Hawaii?? Thanks!!!

Hello Tom, I wanted to ask since you never used a tross to keep your iguinal hernia inside. I have followed your advice and at 2 months my iguinal hernia went inside my body and I would stand and cough and sneeze and it still didn't come out. It's only when I bend down or bend forward that it comes out. That's the only thing thats holding me back now. Do you think if I don't bend for a long time that my iguinal hernia will fully heal. I'm doing all of your hernia workouts, yoga, intermident fasting and small meals in after fasting and it has helped just wanted to know on your side if I don't bend forward that it won't come out and fully heal. Would be cool if you replied or if anyone that can give me insight would be cool. Good luck to everyone out there trying to fix their iguinal hernia naturally.

I have 2 inguinal hernias repaired. I got 2 mesh implants. One at a side. Right side, where hernia was bigger, is OK while on the left side, even 2 years after surgery, I still feel some neural sensation. Everything is in all the time even while I am lifting heavy, but this wired feeling is there. So mesh repair can cause some issues. I noticed that long slow distance running helps a lot. Not so much walking not sprinting - just slow pace relaxed running.

Great video Tom! I recently found out that I do not have an inguinal hernia but I have a hematoma in my groin. I have these symptoms of hernia but no bulge. Just a sharp yet dull shooting pain! If I do a pelvic tilt I can feel the pain, if I rotate my torso I would also feel it too unfortunately. I haven’t been active but I have been trying to heal it myself but nothing is happening but this video gives me hope.

this gives me hope. A month ago my dr. diagnosed me with an inguinal hernia. I can feel it popping out slightly only when i lay down and press down with two fingers. I dont have any sort of visual bulge laying down or standing

ya man good stuff. In 2021 i started experiencing indications of left inguinal hernia shortly after i cut out as much sugar and grains as possible and dropped about 35 lbs of fat; but i didnt realize what was happening because at the same time; i realized , i was experiencing sibo, small intestinal bacteria overgrowth due to diminishing stomach acid; which can allow fermentation to occur and bloating in the small intestine. The perfect storm !

Thanks Tom for these video. Hope we all get healed. Unhealthy lifestyle makes bones, muscles and tissues deteriorate...

Hi Tom, I just wanted to thank you for this and all the related videos you uploaded. I've been into martial arts since childhood followed by a regular gym routine. I was diagnosed with a 3rd grade inguinal hernia (very painful & bulgy) and landed to this channel after some time. I started following your exercise routine and Baba Ramdev's videos and let me tell you it worked very well. I was able to reduce the pain to 95% in two months, reduced the bulge by 60%. I was also on a very strict intermittent diet with less food intake (lost 16 kgs in 5 months, 74 to 58). I'm sure if anyone has a grade 1 or 2 inguinal hernia and follows your videos, will be able to get rid of this fault in the system. BUT unfortunately I was stuck at that point and couldn't keep it completely in. This is where the grade 3 had won. I went for a laproscopic surgery because the doors were closed. It's been twenty days and I feel much better and hoping for the same in future. But I strongly believe that this can be healed naturally if it's a grade 1 or 2 stage. I'm writing this just to let you and everyone know that you motivated and guided me right. A big thanks to you. This is going to help many like us. Take care :)

Hi Tom - thanks for sharing your experience! How is it holding up at this point - any updates? Thank you

Inflammation is a BIG factor stretching your insides and looking for a way out . Go on a anti- inflammation diet if your gases work on getting rid of all things that cause stress/ anger. Together with us sharing information and experiences we can help ourselves and others . The Tru is out there 🙏WE/YOU can do this!

I have not yet to be diagnosed with a hernia is my groin on left side. At first I could not put pressure on my left leg. Would have sharp pain in groin and upper thigh and pain when lifting something heavy. I do notice if I am sitting a certain way I can fill a knot, but physically I can not feel it. When this first happened I was lifting a lot of cases of water. I go next week for ct scan. I honest am afraid to have surgery. Only had one when I had cesarean and that was well over 30 years ago. I admit I don’t excercise or eat well. So perhaps will incorporate some of what you are saying .

Thanks for the video! Amazing to hear it's possible! I'm curious how the hernia is today 10 months later? Hope everything is still well. Thanks!

Juts keep doing what you are doing. Our weaknesses force us to learn virtue. I had one about 8 years ago. WhiIe I had a boxing workout routine wich also involved running 20 minutes on a concrete floor. I dont konw if it was hitting or running that caused it. It had to be one of the two. I watched a video that I cant find anymore wich really helped me. Some of the exercices look like the ones you are doing. I found from the beginning that riding a bike and doing squats (weighless) was benificial. But who knows. Our bodies are different. Congrats on beating surgery,

Thanks for the update, I'm gonna try to focus more on my diet, because I'm can't avoid gluten so far, at least not too much, meat, caffeine and meat it's alright. Do you think if I exercise every other day, would be ok? Good luck

Thanks for sharing. I got a hernia my freshman year of high school, graduated in 2011. From what I can observe I believe from being a goofy footed skateboarder as my hernia is on the right side and well from smoking weed that year I ended up coughing like uncontrollably crazy. Later that day I realized I had it and freaked out. Like most I avoided a surgery as I could push it in. I didnt have much trouble for years as it seemed to go in easily. Im 29 now and this last week I started having a not only the normal growin hernia but below it pushing a few inches into the top of my scrotum what seems like a fluid sack. Easily pushed back when laying down. Im curious if anyone has experience with that. Also im scared as hell to skateboard now, Im going to check it out tomorrow to make sure it is what I believe I started reading about Hydroceles and Inguinal Hernias and then got confused by a video on hydroceles which also got me scared of cancer in the testes as I lost a skateboard friend after graduation to that. I had put off working out all year because of life and living in my car in pursuit of my dreams and not having much space/ being lazy. I just hope Im able to heal this without surgery as I feel I will bust open the gut again while skateboarding. Going to look into this stomach vacuum technique. Ive struggled for years to imagine stretches and workouts to strengthen the muscle believing it can be done but having little to no information on it in the past. My bowels moving drive me crazy as Im aging and I agree that a vegan diet would help and Im about to begin after tomorrow. My moms making some tritip steak for the holiday so that will be my final carnivore dinner. I do believe at 30 giving up meat fully and dairy will help not only the hernia but provide a healthier and longer life. I actually smoke weed every day since i broke my collar bobe at 18 in spliffs (after stopping blunt smoking) which is a mix of more marijuana than tobacco and use american spirit organic tobacco to mix with and coincidentally i havent been smoking for a week or two due to a job not paying me and losing my place in downtown la and relocating back to my moms in arizona till i get another job and then this happens. I feel like not smoking as usual played a major effect to the new protrusion, and i though it was okay earlier today then skated and got home, checked and boom huge bulges. I guess im ranting but send a prayer and thanks for the tips and reminders that it does make a big difference with diet, i need to start doing workouts each morning and stop being lazy. It really scares me I feel i wont be able to skate on a professional level again (my mind needs it to be sane, tony hawks 54 and he is still skateboarding!) anyways praying for you and thanks again.

Hi Tom, thank you for a very informative video. Do you wear a belt while doing hernia exercises? Also, I have read an article named "Effect of yoga therapy in reversible inguinal hernia: A quasi experimental study", available on the National Library of Medicine site. Can the yoga asanas cited by the article be useful in treating an inguinal hernia, to your opinion? Thank you.

Bro you have just given me a new life..

Thank you for the information. I recently got a dime size umbilical cord hernia working at Tesla the surgeon had told me that they cannot do the surgery because of a swollen lymph node in the same area so it really complicates things.

Hi Tom, did you use a hernia truss at all?

Really, thank you so much. I also have a small indirect inguinal hernia. I would give anything to know an exercise routine that helps me improve little by little. Do you have any video with your exercise routine?

8:45 stomach what? vacuums? I eventually learned about ... malvic crea? how do you swirl it? what's the name of the technique and how to learn it?

Hi Tom , thanks for your amazing video. I have watched it many times and trying to make sense of some of the things you talked about. You mentioned several times about the fact that you were able to keep your hernia in for several days at a time , my question is how did you do that? The only time that mine goes inside is when I lay flat on my back , but when I am up and active I can feel it is out there. I have been doing the exercises in the video for about a week now but still don't know how to keep it inside when I am up and active. I am not over weight at all and I do eat my meals in small portions and I believe in the power of fasting. I just hope as I do the exercises more and more that I will learn how to keep mine inside and let the body heal itself. Thanks again.

hey brother, my names tom also and i have been working on fixing an inguinal hernia for over two months i was about to give up and schedule surgery but I'm going to try your exercises now, thanks for the inspiration, it's great to know theres other people trying these things i have the same history of fasting and stuffing myself, and sometimes overextended on exercises. I had a previous surgery 14 years prior on left side and now its bloating on the right side. I'm concerned that since I already had the mesh installed it could be problematic, it's hard to envision what's happening under there... I visited a neural therapist (I made a couple videos on my youtube about it if anyone's interested, the treatment is really cool) she tested for some allergies and apparently gluten, sugar, and dairy are problematic for me and i notice if i eat these things I do experience swelling of the hernia. Also she explained the connection between the TEETH and our organs, namely the wisdom and front teeth are connected to the intestines... Good luck to everyone stay stay healthy and focused!!!!

Inspiring story! Very happy for your positive outcome. I was wondering if you had an inguinal hernia in the inguinal canal area, or behind the scrotum? Maybe you mentioned it, but I missed it somehow. Anyway, I'm hoping I don't have an inguinal or femoral hernia. I don't have a noticeable bulge or lump, but I've had a persistent groin pain for almost 3 months and I can barely walk after all this time. Did you have issues with walking or standing for long periods btw?

Hi Tom. Thanks for the hope. I have a small starting hernia I'm following your footsteps, except my diet is mostly carnivore.. I'm 74 and found I do best on meat, fish, eggs and dairy and hardly any plant food. You need animal proteins and fats to rebuild tissues. Several grams of Vitamin C daily also encourages connective tissue repair. You can tell by how fast vitamin C heals receding gums. Two weeks and 3 sets of ab crunches (not sit-ups) per day seem to being doing the trick for my hernia. I'm still keeping my weight lifting routine, but avoiding holding my breath during lifts. All the best, Lou Grande

Just saw an ad for an X-Abs Stimulator... and am wondering if a component of it might be useful for the precision muscle toning that you are recommending?

Thanks, the full stomach aggravated mine, small meal is good advice. Don’t stop moving is my advice.

thanks very much for posting this