Had the inguinal surgery 3 years ago. Got told not to lift more than a 4 liter jug of milk for 6 weeks by the doctor, nurse said 8 weeks and she wouldn't be happy with me if I came back. One friend blew his up twice.
No big deal pain wise but do support the area if you have a coughing fit etc. Felled trees and bucked up 3 cords of firewood when the no lift period ended, doing a little more each day. All good now.
