Yoga - can I do it?

[Kris150 29]

Hi All

I'm struggling with an exercise decision: am I "allowed" to do yoga or shall I avoid it? All this with regards to port problems, port dislocations, etc.

I've been trying to find expert opinions on this. My doc says it's all fine, because he stitched the port to my abdomen (having a very low profile Johnson's port in the centre of my abdomen, just where my ribs end), but I heard very strong opinions about the contrary too: that too much straining or crunching of the abdominal muscles can "hurt" the port (move it, dislodge it, etc.)

I used to do yoga before my op, and I really "crave" it... But being self funded I cannot afford to cause any situation where further surgery might be needed.

So I turn to you and ask: what is your experience regarding yoga after banding? If you say yes, how long did you wait after your surgery to get back to the practice? Is there any exercise you avoid?

Or on the other hand: Do you know anyone who actually had problems with their port after exercising/stretching of the abdominal muscles?

I'd appreciate any and every constructive or thought provoking responses - I'd really like to do the right thing here.

Thank you all in advance!

Kris

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[katwomantexas 2]

I do Yoga once a week and have had no issues.

Kat

[bellaloco 13]

I haven't had any problems with yoga, but I am a little over a year post-op. I do still have problems doing plain old crunches, but yoga doesn't seen to bother me. I would suggest trying it out and start slow. Your body (port site) will tell you if you're not ready yet-trust me!

[carymom 4]

Hi All

I'm struggling with an exercise decision: am I "allowed" to do yoga or shall I avoid it? All this with regards to port problems, port dislocations, etc.

I've been trying to find expert opinions on this. My doc says it's all fine, because he stitched the port to my abdomen (having a very low profile Johnson's port in the centre of my abdomen, just where my ribs end), but I heard very strong opinions about the contrary too: that too much straining or crunching of the abdominal muscles can "hurt" the port (move it, dislodge it, etc.)

I used to do yoga before my op, and I really "crave" it... But being self funded I cannot afford to cause any situation where further surgery might be needed.

So I turn to you and ask: what is your experience regarding yoga after banding? If you say yes, how long did you wait after your surgery to get back to the practice? Is there any exercise you avoid?

Or on the other hand: Do you know anyone who actually had problems with their port after exercising/stretching of the abdominal muscles?

I'd appreciate any and every constructive or thought provoking responses - I'd really like to do the right thing here.

Thank you all in advance!

Kris

Check out my blog here!

[carymom 4]

I agree with bellaloco. I don't do yoga, but I do crunches in my body shaping and repreebok classes and they have not caused a problem. I think that your body will tell you what you can and can not do. You may need to refrain from certain positions for a while, but you will get there.

[carymom 4]

I agree with bellaloco. I don't do yoga, but I do crunches in my body shaping and repreebok classes and they have not caused a problem. I think that your body will tell you what you can and can not do. You may need to refrain from certain positions for a while, but you will get there.

[Kris150 29]

Thank you all!

It seems common sense always prevails - maybe I should just stop worrying and sign up for a class letting the instructor know my situation.

I think I'll risk that.

Have a great one!

K.