Cycling UK Forum

I spotted this as I have one now and want to keep cycling to retain my fitness until I have an op so it is reassuring to read some of these posts.
I had an inguinal hernia op with open surgery in September 2019 and was walking albeit carefully, the following day. I just took it easy for a few weeks afterwards as you can feel slight pulling on the repair as you increase exercise levels. Even 4 years later I still feel occasional pulling from the mesh. For context, I am 64 and my main exercises are cycling (2-3 hours a couple of times each week), swimming, yoga and weights (not big ‘uns).
I have had a second hernia now on the opposite side hence my interest in cycling to keep in shape pre-op.
My first scar is barely visible. As I understand it too, an open op can be done under local anaesthetic whereas most keyhole ops are, I believe, under general anaesthetic.