Hernia problem

I was just told by my surgeon that I have a hernia behind my belly button. Didn't give me any restriction on what to do or not. I was told my by my exercise trainer that I should avoid exercise machines that would bunch up my abs unitl I had it repaired. Which really makes it hard to work out my abs to loose my belly. Now I don't know what to do to work that area out. Right now it is small and not causeing any problems so my surgeon is in no hurry to take it out. Told me that unless it got big and painful or gets intwined in my intestines that she won't do anything... Has anyone had problems with hernia's? And if so what am I to expect in the next few months while this thing is growing? It worries me cause I do alot of lifting and bending over on a daily basis.. The waiting and see what happens is driving me bonkers... Julia 281/220/??

I also have one near my belly button. My surgeon told me that It could cause a potential problem so scheduled me to have it removed on July 22nd. Mine is fairly large about the size of a baseball. That is all I know about them. Lorna

Hi Lorna, I have a hernia near my belly button, This is the second time experiencing a hernia, the first time around was after I had surgery for personal reasons. I ended up in the hospital getting emergency surgery because it was wrapped around my intestines causing bowel blockage. I had that hernia removed now the doctor has found this hernia and I'm going to have it removed as well, the only good thing about having this hernia removed is that I'm also having my tummy tuck done at the same time. My insurance will pay for it.