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Posted 5/8/2018 11:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,

Just curious about people's post operative exercise experiences. I was an avid runner/hiker/basketball player prior to surgery. I am now 3 months post op and am looking to ease myself back into an exercise routine. Any advice out there? Hopefully a little more depth than take it slow, because I understand that.

Also, I was playing catch with my daughter today (light underhand tosses as she is just 4) and noticed after having to bend to pick up the ball several times that I am feeling a bit tight/achy in the area of the wrap (just below my sternum/behind sternum). I can't imagine I was even close to exerting myself enough to be injured. Anyone else experience something similar when getting back into activity?

Thanks
Posted 5/9/2018 12:26 PM (GMT 0)
You probably just aggravated the wrap. I would call your surgeon's office and talk to his nurse about what your exercise limitations are, if any. The reason that I suggest you call is that everyone's surgeon seems to give different opinions about exercise.

Sharon
Posted 5/9/2018 12:36 PM (GMT 0)
I have spoken to them about exercise before and I was told I have no limitations other than start slow and if it hurts, stop. I wasn't doing anything really strenuous though. Perhaps it is just because it is probably the most repetitive activity I have done since my surgery. I will trying some very light jogging this weekend and see how that goes. Perhaps there is also just some degree of paranoia on my part as I just want to make sure this surgery works for me and nothing goes wrong. I have really babied myself/my wrap so far.
Posted 5/9/2018 1:20 PM (GMT 0)
It's always better to take it slow. I totally understand the slight paranoia, you just went through a major surgery. I sometimes experience discomfort from lifting too much. Mine feels sore like a pulled muscle.
Posted 5/9/2018 1:22 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah. That sort of describes it. Not painful, more a tightness/dull ache. Happened at about 6:30pm and by the time I went to bed it was gone.
Posted 5/15/2018 12:03 PM (GMT 0)
13 weeks post surgery...I started doing some light running again and seemed ok. Had some tightness in my chest, but not where the wrap would be...seemed like typical tightness that happens after not running/exercising for a long time. No pain at wrap site, etc. so I was pretty happy.

I do continue to have heartburn symptoms particularly after dinner. Also I wake up not feeling so great in the morning. I meet with my gastro next week. Wondering if they are going to put me back on meds. Was hoping surgery would make the meds obsolete for me, but seems like I might be one of the lucky ones that has to stay on them.
Posted 5/15/2018 12:21 PM (GMT 0)
Emmons:

Have you tried taking something like Pepcid before bedtime?

Sharon
Posted 5/15/2018 1:29 PM (GMT 0)
I have not. I may try some zantac tonight...have been waiting to go to doctor before getting back on any meds, over the counter or otherwise.
Posted 5/15/2018 2:34 PM (GMT 0)
I would try it before the doctor visit. You can discuss with him if it is working, and it may alleviate discussions of returning to PPIs.

Good luck, Sharon
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