I just went through the fun & games of an emergency appendectomy. Since up to now I’ve been carrying appendix - style. Anyone go through something similar - did you switch up carry styles?
July 30, 2021, 01:02 AM
Malysh
A butt down shoulder holster with an S&W Airweight or a Colt Cobra.
July 30, 2021, 01:41 AM
coloradohunter44
After hernia surgery, I switched over to pocket carrying my P938. Works for now. The hernia was right where my appendix carry holster was rubbing. Good luck.
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July 30, 2021, 07:43 AM
Herkdriver
After mine I mostly pocket carry now.
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July 30, 2021, 09:32 AM
photohause
I did what Malysh did. I had a Kydex guy retro fit an old leather shoulder rig with a but down Kydex for my 225. Very comfortable, and I'm in the heat here in FLA.
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July 30, 2021, 10:19 AM
P250UA5
Pocket carry would be my first guess, given your location & a shoulder rig not being too viable in the summer.
Otherwise, maybe IWB around 4:00, if the belt pressure doesn't cause discomfort.
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July 30, 2021, 10:38 AM
P220 Smudge
I had hernia surgery three months ago. Pocket carried a Glock 42 for about the first month. Baggy shorts, a loose belt to keep everything up, and a couple extra mags in the other pocket. Worked fine, but I’m glad I didn’t need it. I can’t imagine having to try to hide a shoulder holster in the summer, but then again, it’s probably easier than I’d guess since I’ve never done it in the first place.
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July 30, 2021, 11:56 AM
Anubismp
You should have told them to put a zipper in the cut and you could have been none more tactical AIWB!
J/K obviously, glad you are ok. I would consider a pocket holster in a slash or maybe better yet, a cargo pocket.
July 30, 2021, 12:40 PM
cslinger
Seems like pocket carry would make the most sense or ankle for the time being.
Or …….. maybe a rifle slung over your back. Either or.
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July 30, 2021, 01:00 PM
P220 Smudge
Depending on the incisions and how tender everything may be, I could see ankle carry being more problems than it’s worth. I wasn’t bending over for any reason the first week or so. Then again, I wasn’t leaving the house, either.
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July 30, 2021, 01:26 PM
cslinger
Yeah I thought about that after posting. I really wouldn’t want any kind of tight belt so either shoulder like mentioned or light weight pocket carry. I, personally, lean more towards pocket carry as I am not set up for shoulder at all, have never done it and pocketing a J-Frame esque thing is trivial.
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July 30, 2021, 01:33 PM
P220 Smudge
Yeah, lightweight is key. That much, I can attest to. The first few times I wore a belt, I regretted it. I didn’t even get it very tight, just having that little bit of added pressure really didn’t feel great.
Pocket carry with a really lightweight gun and loose fitting cargo shorts is probably the way to go. I found it tolerable, at least. Hope you heal up quick and easy, Bcj.
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July 30, 2021, 07:16 PM
bcjwriter
Yeah I’m heading back for desk duty and I need a good way to conceal.
July 30, 2021, 08:44 PM
220-9er
I’ve been using a Kangaroo Carry for several years.
Granted I did not carry appendix and always pretty much carried IWB at 4:00. I continued to carry that way as soon as I got out of the hospital after my appendectomy. I had 1 incision in my belly button and 2 above it. I had no issue wearing my normal belt and holster setup.
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July 31, 2021, 05:48 AM
HeavyDuty
I have a surgical scar that runs around the front of my waist from hipbone to hipbone. I usually carry IWB, but it has been irritated so I switched to OWB for the duration. Is that an option?
July 31, 2021, 07:31 AM
patw
My preference has been to carry on my right hip/"3:00 carry". It also depends on what I'm carrying and the clothing choice but for the most part, I try to keep it the same. This way the belt does the work for me.
July 31, 2021, 08:54 AM
bcjwriter
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Originally posted by HeavyDuty: I have a surgical scar that runs around the front of my waist from hipbone to hipbone. I usually carry IWB, but it has been irritated so I switched to OWB for the duration. Is that an option?
Yes it does. I’m realizing my owb options are limited for my current carry guns. I’ve been doing AIWB for a while.This message has been edited. Last edited by: bcjwriter,