Last Tuesday, I had a ventral hernia repair. This was the second time I had a repair of this kind. The last one was after the birth of my 2nd son (about 2 years ago). The dr. told me he actually found 3 hernias this time, and he repaired them by covering the area with a very large piece of mesh and tacks to hold the mesh in place. He believes they were the result of getting pregnant/having my 3rd child (even though he told me I'd be o.k. to get pregnant after the first hernia repair).
Anyway, it's been a slow recovery this time with a lot of pain. Today was the first day I felt like taking a walk (slowly up and down the block). I'm usually a very active person, so this has me devastated! I was wondering if any of you could recommend some core strengthening exercises that I can do when I get my dr's o.k. He wants me to walk as much as I can, but that's all for now. I will see him on Tuesday for a check-up, but I remember that he didn't offer me any exercise advice after my first repair.
Also, if any of you had this type of repair, when did the pain stop???
Thanks!
-Jen
Anyway, it's been a slow recovery this time with a lot of pain. Today was the first day I felt like taking a walk (slowly up and down the block). I'm usually a very active person, so this has me devastated! I was wondering if any of you could recommend some core strengthening exercises that I can do when I get my dr's o.k. He wants me to walk as much as I can, but that's all for now. I will see him on Tuesday for a check-up, but I remember that he didn't offer me any exercise advice after my first repair.
Also, if any of you had this type of repair, when did the pain stop???
Thanks!
-Jen