hi

I am quite frustrated at the moment.I am 2 weeks post op and every time I try and go for a walk I get a very serious pain in my abdominal area (left) and my back.I also get this when I stand for a while and when I get tired.

Is this normal?

Yes, it is very common. I was told to limit exercise for 6 weeks after surgery. My surgeon also said to do what I could, but listen to my body. Sounds like your body may need a little more time.

For me, the abdominal pain was nerves and muscle healing after the surgery. Take your time ... this is not a race, but a journey. You will be able to exercise very shortly. Right now, rest, sip, and follow your eating plan. (Easier said than done, I know!)

Please keep in mind...you have just had major surgery!!! The pain will go away. It just might not be time to walk or just walk a bit at a time at this point. At just two weeks post-op, you are not yet healed. If it continues, you will definitely want to contact your doc.

Yes, I still have occasional back pain and I am 3 months out. Just take your time and listen to your body. You are on your way!

Thanks everyone.I am just so fearful of not doing the right things.And even though I fetch and drop off the kids at school,do the shopping,meet up with friends,I feel like im doing an aweful lot of sitting.

Anyhow,I will just do what I can.

xxo

Just stroll slowly, but on a very regular basis. Niiiice and easy. I got a little overzealous at that point and would forget myself and just getting in the car too quickly would cause a nice stab in the left side. The hernia repair made that worse too.

Find a water aerobics class and join! It is not as stressful or as painful as going to the gym, but burns twice the calories! I did just water aerobics 3x a week for about 2 months after surgery, now I am up to 2 hours a day at the gym plus the water aerobics 3x a week!!

greensthings...Wow! You look amazing! I hope to reach my goal weight so I can rock a black dress too!

greensthings...Wow! You look amazing! I hope to reach my goal weight so I can rock a black dress too!

You WILL make your goal! from your banner you are so close!!

You CAN do this! I KNOW you can!!