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!

Yes and yes.

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

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.]

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!

Me, too

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

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