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Posted 10/26/2012 12:48 PM (GMT 0)
I just had the surgery, I am on my 5th week of recovery. I used to run and go to they gym prior to my surgery, does anyone have a recommendation of when I should start back up with my regular gym/running routine? Thanks
Posted 10/27/2012 12:00 AM (GMT 0)
I just had my Hiatal hernis TIF repair 18 days ago. I went for my first post op surgical visit yesterday. I asked my surgeon when it would be best to start my exercise band balley ball exercise?? He told me no sooner than 6 weeks after surgery. Walking is great. I have been doing lots of walking with my Pointer on leash. My surgeon also says it is ok if my dog jerks on leash if he spots a squirrel. You are almost there. You can call your surgeons office and ask them too when is it safe for you to resume your exercise program?
Anne
Posted 10/27/2012 3:25 AM (GMT 0)
Hi edtorres,

Welcome to the Healing Well yeah yeah yeah Wrapped Club! yeah yeah yeah There are quite a few post-Nissen members who are working on getting back into their exercise routines.  Hopefully somebody will be by soon to add to the conversation.  As Anne said, the safest thing is to check with your surgeon's office.

Good luck!

Denise

Posted 10/27/2012 9:19 AM (GMT 0)
Hi
Before my first Nissen I was doing a lot of resistance and cardio training, hence I was keen to get back to it.

I started light training in cardio only at 5 weeks at half intensity, I was back to 75% intensity at 6 months and full intensity at 12 months. Full intensity was, running 30 km per week, cross training for 1 hour, cycling 10 km per week and swimming for 1 hour. I never got back to full intensity with resistance training.

You will know from your body when you are ready and will feel when to back off.
Posted 10/28/2012 1:29 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for all the info provided. I think I'll wait a little longer before exercising, for now I'll stick to walking. Thanks.
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