Just diagnosed umbilical hernia

just been to GP and as i suspected i have an umbilical hernia ,

then got a shock when told its a wait and see and couldnt/ wouldn't refer me , i explained i am very active 59 year old , i do weights 4 times a week, kayaking and building / site work , when i said about weights he said it was a trade off risk vs benefits and could continue ! everthing i have read says no , so it feels like my active life has just come to a grinding halt , only known for 3 days all I can think of now is this thing and the risks ,don't even feel like getting out of bed now ,

Only found it because I coughed and held stomach , but looking back I have had strange sensations from time to time in upper stomach and also discomfort when driving long distance ,

I have also read it's better to get it done sooner rather than later

Anyone else had trouble getting referred or is there another route as this just feels like my life is on hold at best and over at worst , he was basically saying once you get pain it will be done as an emergency !! How can this be right ? Is this how it is ?

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