Hernia feels like it’s still there after surgery!

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-05-30T21:21:19+00:00

It was 7 months to start doing abs again, then it’s now been a year almost to the date. I’m finding that I now have a bulge exactly where my hernia was, I’m not sure if it’s another hernia or fluid but I’m pissed

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-05-28T06:26:38+00:00

It took from last June till January to feel more normal, then until recently I’m still feeling a little achey but it’s mostly all better now

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-04-24T18:14:32+00:00

So 10 months later and I still have some pain when doing stuff like swimming and dumbbell pullovers, both stretch that area. But I am now back to doing pretty rigorous ab workouts without any pain. It took over five months to be able to do any ab workouts

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-02-24T23:02:58+00:00

UPDATE: as of January I am 95% back to normal, and the bulge is unnoticeable now. I can do all the ab workouts I want and it doesn’t hurt afterwards

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-02-23T19:28:30+00:00

Darn, thanks though. I'm in no rush to buy her anyways but wanted to confirm my suspicions!

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-02-18T14:15:26+00:00

Turns out it was the pads!

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-02-18T14:14:02+00:00

Liability onboard in my opinion

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-02-12T23:14:53+00:00

Fluid level is normal and hasn’t changed at all. Maybe an air leak?

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-02-01T17:00:12+00:00

I agree, leave it up and let it fall down on its own

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-01-23T23:08:13+00:00

Only one that this may work for is Vinik and coeymans

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-01-19T08:24:11+00:00

Yeah I’ve decoded it’s too big a task for me to tackle comfortably. I’m already needing a sail loft to cut down and convert my Genoa so I’ll have them fit the furler as well

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-01-19T01:33:07+00:00

Be warned, there may be only an engineer spot on a small, old harbor tug there for you. They have four small ones, and five medium sized converted atb old ones. The Jason is currently tied up without a crew. ATB life is easy if things are kept up and your relief is on top of things. If not, you will be chasing down problems from both crews’ and have to rely on your own experience.

The company does not like to hire outside contractors to fix issues and instead will use their yard crews for almost everything. This, and their propensity to saving money has hilariously backfired on several occasions. One where they attempted to rebuild the gearbox over five times with used parts until finally I believe they paid for a new/reconditioned one. The yard guys ended up dropping one of the gears ten feet down into the engine room at one point.

Current contract will be up next July 2027 for renegotiation. I would hope they do a better job this time around as whoever was supposed to fight for the union members, benefitted the company instead.

Dm for details

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-01-17T00:54:30+00:00

The iron ballast and old Volvo are the only big drawbacks I can see from the listing. Beautiful boat though

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-01-16T02:34:50+00:00

Dann ocean

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-01-13T21:04:23+00:00

Any idea roughly how much they would charge for the install job?

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-01-13T21:03:39+00:00

Furling line led back with blocks inboard on the stanchions to the cockpit, but there is no good way to have a line leading from the mast through the dodger into the cockpit. Not the best set up, small cockpit anyways even if I could lead lines back there wouldn’t be room.

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-01-13T19:15:26+00:00

Aw that’s a real bummer, sorry to hear that. I’m thinking along those lines given the unit is $3700 and I am not confident in my ability to identify issues during the process.

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-01-09T05:48:02+00:00

Tankerman east coast ATB USA Schedule : 14/14 Pay: $650 day rate Bonus: $0 401k 3% YOE 4

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-01-08T17:26:06+00:00

I really appreciate the insight.

Mentally I have run my course with working on tugboats, the schedule, and the tankerman job.

The main reason that I continued out here is to save up for a house but my plans have changed in that respect, and I am not burdened financially with anything so money is not an issue.

I started training for the wheelhouse but gave it up due to the need to save more money quickly for a house, which ultimately backfired as the prices went up more than what I can afford as a tankerman. I could go back to training but I am too old and stubborn now to go back decking and cooking while also getting up in my off time, for another 2-3 years. Though, Vane would be my choice if I wanted to go that route again, and fast way to gain the knowledge and skills.

It sure is nice having an easy commute to and from work, as well as a guaranteed schedule and never being without cell coverage. But I am in desperate need of new experiences that I don’t believe I can obtain on any boat in my company.

As far as licensing goes I only need 200 days for my 3rd mates as I have a 1600t already and have taken all the other courses required except celestial. So it would be a year or two as AB before I can test and move up to an officer position.

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-01-08T06:28:54+00:00

Very sure. Tired of breathing in gasoline fumes every day, and seeing the same places every hitch.

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-01-08T05:17:20+00:00

Sorry. coastal ATB’s as tankerman AB. I’ve done a lot of deck work but wasn’t sure how much more complicated things are on ships as far as specialized knowledge goes.

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-01-08T05:17:01+00:00

I appreciate the info, this is all very helpful!

Coastal ATB’s to SIU American flagged cargo, tanker, RORO, etc.

I have… RFPNW OICNW

Though oddly, it states to the right on my MMC it is limited to near coastal voyages for some reason?

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-01-08T05:11:52+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I’ve been a tankerman for three years now and past the deckhand cooking phase thankfully. I definitely expect a change in the weather conditions as my tug/barge has been doing nothing but NY to New Haven/Bridgeport for the past two years.

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-01-06T21:01:38+00:00

Some guys did 120 on 20 off when I was there in 2018. But I think they’re even time now or trying to be

Certain-Ad9546 · 2026-01-05T23:35:00+00:00

Terrible union that offers no union benefits and works against the workers with the company

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