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Posted 3/13/2018 9:42 PM (GMT 0)
I just got an amazing job offer but have to lift 50pounds, what are the risks because I need this job. I called my surgeon and waiting on his approval but my question is. Has anyone else lifted up to 50pounds after 3 months from there surgery. This job is an amazing career my life will be finally complete. Havent found a job since January, please tell me someone has lifted again.
Posted 3/14/2018 12:01 PM (GMT 0)
You need to wait and hear from your surgeon, they all have varying restrictions as far as weight lifting. Personally, I think 50 lbs is a lot after only three months of recovery.
Posted 3/14/2018 3:11 PM (GMT 0)
waiting on his cal sad sad wats the worst that can happen?
Posted 3/14/2018 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
Morning,

I am due for my fundoplication surgery next Friday, and lifting weight was something I asked about as I still try to work out on a fairly regular basis...and also have a pellet stove which requires lifting 40 lb bags of pellets on a regular basis.

Anyway, my Doc advised that after 3-4 weeks I could begin gradually working weights back into my routine, and should have no long term restrictions.

On a side note, I had back surgery several years ago with the same type of weight restriction, except for a longer period (several months before going back to using weights). I made a full recovery off that, except that I don't do weighted squats or deadlifts any more as that directly targets the area of my back surgery.

So I think the answer is that as long as you PT, you should expect no restrictions.
Posted 3/14/2018 4:22 PM (GMT 0)
I hope so, lifted a chair yesterday and it hurt a little because im weak but if I push I will be able to get stronger again while lifting these items. It will be large garage door panels and such. I hope to get great news also smile Thank you for your input
Posted 3/25/2018 1:26 PM (GMT 0)
things are decent as time goes on, some burns and such but still waiting to do a ph test. My question is how badly can over eating break the wra[. I am not sure but as I type this I am in pain after just eating a snack, sometimes this happens and I cant barely eat anything so I have to force it.

I eat still 1/2 to 3/4 cup meals and 3 crackers for snacks smile But sometimes on one or the other meals I cant get much in so I have to push it (not sure but I assume the soreness is over eating, hurts by the heart sometimes or by the right lung lol. Any thoughts on how quickly you can damage a wrap.

*Plus is they said falling cant break it, its a strong surgery
Posted 3/25/2018 2:31 PM (GMT 0)
There are a lot of posts on here about eating several small meals a day versus trying to eat normal. The healing process for this surgery is not a few months, it's not uncommon to take up to a full year to recover, its a major surgery. There is a lot of adjusting to allow for & tons of patience needed. Where a lot of people mess up after surgery is to get in the mind set of thinking they push through things thinking it will speed up the recovery. That is not a realistic thought at all & often comes right back to haunt them for doing this.

SharonZ is a poster here that offers up excellent information, hopefully she will see your post & have some ideas.
Posted 3/25/2018 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
I do 6 and I waited 2 hours but still sore but I need to eat. Dono if its sore pain from full or not.

*I eat nuts and fats like olive oil (chew the nuts to liquid) i just would hate to break this

*Also looking at juicers but very new to them, can anyone suggest a good every day long term use one? Looking for all steel durable that extracts the pulp so I can get more food in me.

Post Edited (SeanL88) : 3/25/2018 2:53:04 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 3/28/2018 12:15 PM (GMT 0)
felt weird pop by stomach lastnight while reaching, sore today. What a journey this is, you never know if you broke it. Just know im sore and had the sweet taste when I got up.
Posted 4/8/2018 9:52 AM (GMT 0)
OWCH I tried using a straw today (i needed calories) so I was drinking syrup maple syrup. So much pain now. Anyone else try using straws lol? What a serious pain that has lead to
Posted 4/11/2018 10:00 PM (GMT 0)
SeanL88-
Straws induce air directly into the stomach.
My only question- why would you go through the surgery but not follow your docs postoperative instructions? Take it easy or you wil tear everything inside and my guess is that’s a bigger surgery
And recovery. The web is your friend to find mixers, protein powder, ready made protein drinks that are whey,soy and clear based. My surgery had to be done over along with an artery problem they found after
The first Nissen Fundoplication- lap. My surgeon was the best around with strict postoperative instructions.
It took me 2 months to feel better from the surgery and 4-5 months to get stronger after all the weight I
Lost.

Trust me, do it once. Don’t push the food if it hurts. Small efficient meals more frequent.
Your stomach will tell you when to stop.

Good luck and cheers 🍻 to a good outcome!
Posted 4/12/2018 3:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,
1 year after Nissen surgery. I am finally feeling much better. It took a year and I would say that I am 85-90% back to normal. No more gerd, but I had stomach issues. Chest pains, gas, soreness where the wrap was. But, no more Gerd. Yeah! I am 58 years old and after 2 months I finished putting my retaining wall up. Big mistake. I was anxious to get back to a normal routine. Be patient, be smart and you will be OK. I think lifting all those retaining wall blocks set my internal healing back. Stay strong and positive.
Mike
Posted 5/18/2018 9:56 AM (GMT 0)
Ye ive been burping ish and have had the sweet taste while waking lately. Things were going positive but I think I over consumed foods/waters aat my job.

Hoping it calms back down and repairs the damage I did. Anyone else know if they had similar issues and it got better?
Posted 5/18/2018 11:54 AM (GMT 0)
Sean:

If you've feel that you are overdrinking/overeating, then cut back.

Sharon
Posted 6/1/2018 9:28 AM (GMT 0)
Are we ever able to have carbonated items? I have to ask my surgeon probably but wondering if anyone has had success and what happens with carbonated? I can burp since my surgery if that helps
Posted 6/14/2018 9:38 AM (GMT 0)
ph test this coming tuesday. Worried because I do lawn maintenance/landscaping....
Read you can go back to normal living after 2 weeks though if you get the redo of the fundo.... Anyone else confirm this?
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