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Posted 9/13/2012 6:45 PM (GMT 0)
 

 Hey

 I have gotton to the point, after a couple of months from the ileostomy surgery, to start working out again. I spoke with my surgeon about a hernia belt for prevention purposes, and she seemed to think that since my surgery was done completely lapro, that my chances of getting a hernia were quite small. I think I will probably use one to start with anyway, but was wondering if anyone else had thoughts on this.

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Posted 9/13/2012 7:00 PM (GMT 0)
You are definitely at an advantage having it done lapo so I think your chances are slim. My surgery was done lapo too and I visit the gym every day with 3 of the days doing weights...nothing heavy since I am a girl. I'm just trying to gain some strength and tone up. Knock wood I haven't had any problems at all. If it makes you feel better, use the belt for peace of mind.
Posted 9/13/2012 8:25 PM (GMT 0)
If you have the belt and it doesn't bother you might as well. Perhaps the belt will allow you to feel less inhibited with the exercising???
Posted 9/13/2012 9:21 PM (GMT 0)
I think you'll be fine and agree your chances are relatively small. Strengthening your core is the key to avoiding hernia in the first place, so try to focus on core stability work first, then build up your weight training from there. I think the hernia belts are for holding your hernia in when you develop one rather than preventing it. I'd just work that core! Start gradually and build it up. good luck.
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