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Posted 4/3/2017 6:33 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, 2 years ago I had a nissen fundiplocation.

I've been getting back into exersize and I did some abdominal crunches the other day. Straight away it felt wrong. The whole operation area has been extemely sore the last few days and I'm getting chest pain. I did eat food an hour before the workout.

Has anyone else experienced this? Should I avoid abdominal exersize with my operation?

Thanks in advance.

Jason
Posted 4/3/2017 7:22 PM (GMT 0)
had similar issues, but I would stay away from crunches, puts a lot of pressure on the wrap and the diaphragm.
Posted 4/3/2017 8:25 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the reply,

I remember my surgeon saying something about crunches for the first few months but I would of thought it would be okay after two years.

Any idea how long it'll be sore for?

smlafleur said...
had similar issues, but I would stay away from crunches, puts a lot of pressure on the wrap and the diaphragm.

Posted 4/4/2017 2:32 AM (GMT 0)
Oh my goodness no! My experienced surgeon was straight up with me- no more exercise-EVER for life. The wrap and HH repair is too delicate... any jolts to the body, straining during bowel movements, compression of the diaphragm, lifting heavy objects (>10lbs), wretching, attempts at vomitting can ALL cause the surgery to fail. The permanent sutures will tear through your tissues... remember, your diaphragm is only a thin membrane- like tissue paper.

Get another scope done to make sure it's still intact.

All the best,

C
Posted 4/4/2017 5:42 PM (GMT 0)
I had soreness for almost a month, like a stinging pain. never do crunches again
Posted 4/4/2017 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
Minou87 I totally agree, when doctors say you can go back and lift weights without restriction after nissen they are completely wrong.
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