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Posted 8/21/2014 9:57 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, I google and find a lot of people asking this question but there doesn't seem to be any answers.

Has anyone got back to elite (for an amateur) level fitness after Nissen? I'm thinking marathon (full or half) level of cardio or strength work that really puts pressure on the system like bodybuilding / powerlifting or, my own favourite, calisthenics with high reps of the pushups / dips / pullups?

I'm getting handy again at Pilates and very short distance running but once I exert too much (either strength or oxygen debt) I feel the pressure in the operation area.

Thanks for any help,

LD
Posted 8/22/2014 5:03 AM (GMT 0)
LD-

I don't think I would jump into power lifting, but normal strength lifting and such once you are fully healed should be okay. I know I had some issues with the scar tissue at the surgery area and have been able to push through it, though it's kind of slow going. Then again it takes time even after something like shoulder or knee surgery to get past that as well.

I wouldn't be afraid to do the running as long as you didn't jump right into a full marathon training program without slowly building up to it. I have been told by my last 2 surgeons that I can do what ever I wanted to activity and exercise wise, but to build into it a little slower than one would without this surgery. The reasoning I was told is because of the scarring.

While I have never been a true runner or power lifter by any means I do strength and quickness workouts for softball and my hunting.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 8/22/2014 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
I think that it depends on whether or not you intend on going into full on beast mode.

Given that you mention pilates in your post, I think you will be fine.
Posted 8/22/2014 8:23 PM (GMT 0)

theacidrefluxman said...
I think that it depends on whether or not you intend on going into full on beast mode.

Given that you mention pilates in your post, I think you will be fine.

If I could only do one type of exercise for the rest of my life it would be Pilates, it's awesome, and is one of the most misunderstood forms of exercise out there. The top rugby and football teams are seeing the value of it now.

I'd love to get in elite(ish) shape again though doing the long distances and the callisthenics. There just seems to be no comments online from anyone who has done this.
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