Hernia Repair After RNY

[alex76 184]

Interested in hearing from anyone who's had hernia repair surgery after bypass or sleeve. Advice? Thoughts?

I am 6 months post op rny and was just told that I have to have an abdominal hernia surgery next week! Im trying not to panic about another surgery and not being able to exercise for 6 weeks.

I've lost almost 120 lbs and I'm proud of my workout routine, so I'm terrified about breaking my new habits. I have 20 lbs left to lose and I'm sick with the thought that I'll gain some of my weight back.

Appreciate any insights y'all might have for me.

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[lvidacovich 372]

It won't keep you from all exercises. Start walking - just make sure you walk enough to get your heart rate up!

[FluffyChix 17,409]

I had an internal hernia open up and my gut slipped through. It was an ER type surgery. But I was out the in 2 days and walking the day of (surgery at midnight). It was laparoscopic. I was already at goal. But I think I was 134 night of surgery and today I'm 130lbs. So no probs with WL momentum in my opinion.

Congrats on 120lbs of loss and on being so focused on building new fit habits!! You will get to goal!!! Good luck with surgery. Mine was pretty easy--45 minutes?

[alex76 184]

Thank you for your positive thoughts. I will stay focused on my goals! 😊