FindingMeAgain Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 I started working out last Thursday (3 weeks post op). I am only working on the elliptical, but as of yesterday I am starting to feel some tenderness around my stomach and the port site like I have done a bunch of sit-ups. It doesn't hurt badly or anything, just tender again like it was a couple days post-op. I am wondering if anyone else experienced this? Is this normal? I don't want to push myself too hard and cause the band to slip...do you ever get over that paranoia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaGirl77 Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Yes!! And I asked Darlene (my fill nurse) about it yesterday and she said to expect that for about a year anytime anything strains the port area. That those muscles and ligaments are still healing for a year and after that time the post workout tenderness should subside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinegirl Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 I also had tenderness and still do at times. I started working out 1 week after surgery (no sit ups) and I would get some discomfort throughout the workout. At time I would get gassy and had to stop because I couldn't really stand up straight due to the gas pain. It's much better now and don't get gassy at the gym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlBarb Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 I only do the tread mill, I was told to wait until 3 months before doing anything that used the stomache muscles and no lifting 25 plus for the first three months too. I am afraid that my port will flip. You have a life time now, this is the healing phase. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothereanymore Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 I agree, I was working out with a trainer when I first started and his main job was to show me how to work out without using my stomach muscles. He told me to stay away from the elliptical for the first 90 days since it does hit your stomach muscles. Kept me on the tread mill and then we did isolation exercise that did not hit the stomach – arms, legs – etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FindingMeAgain Posted July 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Thanks Everyone...I will take it a little more easy and stick with the treadmill for the next few days...hopefully it subsides a bit! I hate the constant worrying! But I love my band! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 I agree, I was working out with a trainer when I first started and his main job was to show me how to work out without using my stomach muscles. He told me to stay away from the elliptical for the first 90 days since it does hit your stomach muscles. Kept me on the tread mill and then we did isolation exercise that did not hit the stomach – arms, legs – etc. Thanks Lisa...I was using the elliptical and really didn't have any probs. I will change to the treadmill untill 3 months so as not to harm anything. I love this forum!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisem Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 I'm sure glad I read this post! I've been alternating the eliptical and the treadmill. I haven't noticed any port pain lately, but when I first started working out after surgery I noticed the pain at the port site, after I finished my workout. I will go back to treadmill only until I have my 6-week checkup at the doctor. Thanks again for another helpful post! Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynzz Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 I was banded over 3 months ago and my port site still hurts when I do some exercises, especially anything that targets the abs (I thought abs would be safe by now). I can do the elliptical, treadmill and most of the circuit ok. Its the sit-ups and running that causes problems. Today I ran 2 1/2 almost 3 miles and my port site is killing me, but I can do 6 miles on the elliptical without incident. I think it's the jarring movement that gets me. It seems like I took it easy on my abs for so long, I was sooooo excited to finally work them out, but to play it safe I guess will have to give it a just a little while longer. Dr. So told me it could take as long as 6 month for the muscles to heal and that 3 months is just a guide. We should see how our body reacts and adjust our exercise accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Dr. So told me it could take as long as 6 month for the muscles to heal and that 3 months is just a guide. We should see how our body reacts and adjust our exercise accordingly. We all heal differently and the Dr. is so right. Lynzz you are so beautiful in your pic. I get encouragement from you because you are sooo active. I hope to be there someday again, maybe not so far away in the near future!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utahmom Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Weren't you told no cruches for three months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynzz Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 We all heal differently and the Dr. is so right. Lynzz you are so beautiful in your pic. I get encouragement from you because you are sooo active. I hope to be there someday again, maybe not so far away in the near future!! Thank you Julie, you are so sweet. You will be active again, just do a little bit more every day. You will amaze yourself. Don't forget to share what you do, I would love to hear..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynzz Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Weren't you told no cruches for three months? Of course....I didn't start doing them until after 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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