Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 Hi everyone! I have just read the book and was beginning my first challenge when I ran into my first hurdle...I have to have my gall bladder removed this week! I just gave birth to my son 2 months ago and thought this would be a great way to get in shape but this obstacle will undoubtedly cause a problem. Any suggestions on what I can do after my surgery? I have heard that I will be out for 6 weeks and I just can't imagine postponing my start for that long, after all I just got totally psyched to start! Please help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 Hey Jill... First...welcome here! I would first see what your dr. has in mind as fas as if you are medivally cleared for exercise and any " don'ts " . I had a strange removal of my gall bladder (the gall bladder was all healthy) but my liver got stuck and they removed the gall bladder sinc ethey were there...BUT, I remember being very sore in the abodmen and right below the sterum. If you have the easy pluck of the gall bladder, you will have 4 locations sites and the torso does get sore and the little tiny winy scar areas are also. I remember bending over at the waist (like to tie your shoe) hurt...but after the soreness goes away, the body needs the rest. It is intrusive surgery and you will need to take it easy. You can do a modified BFL. Sit ups may have to wait. Heavy lifting (like a squat or anything) that the core balances you may have to wait. I would see what the doc says and then take it slow...the stomach is effected by other muscle groups so I would just go by how you feel. I will tell you that the old bellybutton location does get itchy and just wait until you try to button your pants In fact, find the old sweats or any pants that have a soft close...and any pants that hit above or below your bellybutton! Good luck on your surgery...and good luck with BFL. You are in the right place as there are some incredible women here for inspiration, information, or just helping along the way. P.S. Brocolli may be something hard to digest when you are gb- less...by the way...I had a hand ful of people tell me that but I eat it and no problems... > Hi everyone! I have just read the book and was beginning my first > challenge when I ran into my first hurdle...I have to have my gall > bladder removed this week! I just gave birth to my son 2 months ago > and thought this would be a great way to get in shape but this > obstacle will undoubtedly cause a problem. Any suggestions on what I > can do after my surgery? I have heard that I will be out for 6 weeks > and I just can't imagine postponing my start for that long, after all > I just got totally psyched to start! Please help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 Hey Jill... First...welcome here! I would first see what your dr. has in mind as fas as if you are medivally cleared for exercise and any " don'ts " . I had a strange removal of my gall bladder (the gall bladder was all healthy) but my liver got stuck and they removed the gall bladder sinc ethey were there...BUT, I remember being very sore in the abodmen and right below the sterum. If you have the easy pluck of the gall bladder, you will have 4 locations sites and the torso does get sore and the little tiny winy scar areas are also. I remember bending over at the waist (like to tie your shoe) hurt...but after the soreness goes away, the body needs the rest. It is intrusive surgery and you will need to take it easy. You can do a modified BFL. Sit ups may have to wait. Heavy lifting (like a squat or anything) that the core balances you may have to wait. I would see what the doc says and then take it slow...the stomach is effected by other muscle groups so I would just go by how you feel. I will tell you that the old bellybutton location does get itchy and just wait until you try to button your pants In fact, find the old sweats or any pants that have a soft close...and any pants that hit above or below your bellybutton! Good luck on your surgery...and good luck with BFL. You are in the right place as there are some incredible women here for inspiration, information, or just helping along the way. P.S. Brocolli may be something hard to digest when you are gb- less...by the way...I had a hand ful of people tell me that but I eat it and no problems... > Hi everyone! I have just read the book and was beginning my first > challenge when I ran into my first hurdle...I have to have my gall > bladder removed this week! I just gave birth to my son 2 months ago > and thought this would be a great way to get in shape but this > obstacle will undoubtedly cause a problem. Any suggestions on what I > can do after my surgery? I have heard that I will be out for 6 weeks > and I just can't imagine postponing my start for that long, after all > I just got totally psyched to start! Please help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.