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Posted 2/29/2016 12:02 AM (GMT 0)
Silly to ask, but I'd truly like to know... For all of you who've recovered from fundoplication and/or hiatal hernia repair, how long before you were able to comfortably resume more abdominally-challenging activities?

During conversation with my honey, both sex and roller coasters came up -- separately, not together, LOL! In all seriousness, I imagine that any type of pressure in the abdomen or chest, at least for a while, will be quite uncomfortable and, perhaps, not recommended. With surgery in a couple of weeks, I'll be three months recovered by the start of summer. We are coaster enthusiasts but wonder if I'll be able to ride with him this summer? With the strong g-force, I don't know when it would be wise to give it a go. The same goes for sex and other core pressure-inducing activities (flying, snorkeling, etc.) I certainly don't want to undo or hurt the work that's going to be done.

Anyone have insight or opinions on this? Thank you!
Posted 2/29/2016 12:48 AM (GMT 0)
roller coaster. I personally, would not even consider one for at least 6 months. not after a surgery like this, why chance it. now on to the good stuff, sex. my surgeon advised me, to wait 1 month, then proceed carefully, not to overstrain or over exert, but to listen to my body. so your partner my have to, do more[ which is not a bad thing] good questions. just read your question, about core exercise. I was told to not do any core movements. until 4 - 6 months out. at 7 months I do most exercises, but still baby the abs.

Post Edited (aero1) : 2/28/2016 5:53:07 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 3/6/2016 1:54 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the input, Aero. I love coasters, but they, like other activities that involve g-force put pressure on the stomach and chest. I'd like to participate with my family this summer but don't know how long it will be before my body would be able to actually handle it. The same goes for sex. I know this is a touchy, personal topic but, let's face it folks, sex is a physical activity that can also put pressure on the stomach and chest. I'm afraid I'll be tentative to get back on the horse, so to speak.

So much unknown with this upcoming surgery. I'm just trying to learn as much as I can first so that I know what to anticipate.
Posted 3/6/2016 5:11 AM (GMT 0)
We are going to Disney World this summer. I will be 4 months out from my HH/NF. At my post op appt with my surgeon yesterday, I asked him specifically about this. He said it should be no problem. Having said that though he also said play it by ear. If I feel like it is a problem or I have pain of any kind discontinue. Disney coasters, to me, don't seem as hard on the body as those I have been on like the ones at Universal Studios. I never go on those except for the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride which was fabulous! The Rockin Roller Coaster in Hollywood Studios is the roughest one and I will not go on it. I will probably ride them all at least once though. There are plenty of other things to do there so I won't feel deprived if I feel the need to stop riding the coasters.
Posted 3/7/2016 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
Ringer, so glad to hear this! I'll definitely ask my surgeon as well. We were planning to do more "hardcore" coasters at Cedar Point this summer, before learning of my issue and pending surgery. Although I'll be 3 months post-surgery by June, it seems a bit too soon for heavy g-force, rolls, loops, etc. It seems that folks here recommend caution as a rule, so I'll listen :)
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