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Posted 4/18/2012 12:42 PM (GMT 0)
I am ordering a hernia belt and my WOCN suggested compression shorts - anyone else use those when you exercise/run?  I was looking online and it seems that the SPANX do pretty much the same thing and may be a better choice since they could perform double duty as a foundation garment when needed as well as providing the support I need.  Any experience in this area?

I also want to start doing some ab work -not traditional crunches but the side crunches to work on these love handles that are forming.  It's hard to stop eating horribly when that is whatyou were told to do for so long :(

Posted 4/18/2012 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
I am a runner & i work out .Your stoma will go inactive when you exersize. I use a hernia belt and i wear my pouch across my belly ,through the belt and under a tube top.It stays put.In fact I always wear my pouch this way ,even without the hernia belt.At night ,sleeping ,i wear it up & down, sleep on my back or the side awaay from my stoma. Carry some water and go slow to start. With luck you shpuld be able to do all you did before.You can do all ab work outs just don't push it .Slow and easy at first.
Posted 4/19/2012 2:42 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks schoolbusdriver! Ordered my hernia belt and I think I am going to get some spanx like undies as "compression shorts". I wear a one piece so no turning my pouch sideways, but I can fold it up and make it a bit smaller. I am going to start out on my treadmill walk/running at first - can't wait to start some moderate ab exercises but don't want to try them without the belt - last thing I need is a dang hernia when my surgeon is out of the country!
Posted 4/19/2012 9:15 PM (GMT 0)
I work out - play soccer and a boxing class. I don't wear anything extra other than a guard when playing soccer. I do all the ab work too. No problem. My Dr said not to worry about anything.
Posted 4/20/2012 12:52 AM (GMT 0)
mom2panda - what type of guard do you wear? I coach my son's travel team and they are a rowdy bunch. I do play with them sometimes, and get a little nervous about my ileo.
Posted 4/21/2012 11:27 PM (GMT 0)
uc-free - I just got a free one from Convatec. I had to buy a belt, but the guard itself is free. It is s simple plastic shield. I actually just asked where I buy my supplies and they gave it to me.

You can order directly from Convatec - just tell them you use their supplies (even if you don't).

There are far more advanced guards online, but they are really expensive and I don't think I need anything that elaborate.

Good luck!
Posted 4/22/2012 1:10 AM (GMT 0)
I run and have done extensive weight training... Never wore anything special (i tuck my pouch in my underwear). I do prefer fabrics that breath otherwise my pouch area gets very sweaty.

I'd also recommend starting slow...as your body gets stronger you'll be able to do more!

Have fun:)
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