I har hernia and got operated through open way as technology was not development that much in my area.After that I took care to avoid reccurence but few days back I had to carry my luggage which was about 37 kg that looks l8ke really hurt me and same area right side in the groin it bulges sometimes and pains a little bit.I consulted general surgeon and he suggested for me ultrasound which confirmed the recurrence but then it doesn't pain all the time or bulges either.My question is surgery seems to be yhe only way but can I start my regumar exercise again...except lifting weights.