Hernias?

[Jennifer Deen 5]

I was wondering, if picking up heavy items could give me a hernia, then could pushing your bowels when it comes to Constipation and gas do the same? Any thoughts or feedback is greatly appreciated!

[rte837 141]

Yes and yes.

[Djmohr 6,965]

Absolutely. Check with your doctor if you suspect a hernia.

[James Marusek 5,244]

Yes, lifting heavy objects can cause hernias. When I was younger years before my weight loss surgery, I underwent hernia operations that were a direct cause of moving heavy objects. Generally they were in the 200 pound range.

After weight loss surgery, I was restricted to a very small weight limit (5 to 10 pounds). But a few weeks after surgery, my surgeon removed the weight limit. So follow your surgeons orders and if it is close to the limit be cautious and let your body heal.

I experienced very very severe Constipation a few months after surgery. It comes with the territory. The only way I could clear my bowels out was to put a glycerin suppository up my rear end anytime I felt severely constipated. It is really important to make sure you meet or exceed your Fluid requirements after surgery since that can lead to severe constipation. Eventually I found and used several products that help keep my normal again. [i don't know if severe constipation can cause hernias but it sure puts a strain on your system.]

[Jennifer Deen 5]

Yes, lifting heavy objects can cause hernias. When I was younger years before my weight loss surgery, I underwent hernia operations that were a direct cause of moving heavy objects. Generally they were in the 200 pound range.

After weight loss surgery, I was restricted to a very small weight limit (5 to 10 pounds). But a few weeks after surgery, my surgeon removed the weight limit. So follow your surgeons orders and if it is close to the limit be cautious and let your body heal.

I experienced very very severe Constipation a few months after surgery. It comes with the territory. The only way I could clear my bowels out was to put a glycerin suppository up my rear end anytime I felt severely constipated. It is really important to make sure you meet or exceed your Fluid requirements after surgery since that can lead to severe constipation. Eventually I found and used several products that help keep my normal again. [i don't know if severe constipation can cause hernias but it sure puts a strain on your system.]

If you don't mind my asking, what products did you find and use that kept you regular? I'd love to know!

[reneemdonnell 2]

Me, too

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[reneemdonnell 2]

I'd like to know what you use to stay regular, too.

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