Exercise Advice...

Paulax · February 8, 2007

OK, so I have lost 50% of my weight. Thankyou, thankyou...for the last 50%, about 50 pounds, I need to step it up.

So, I am joining a gym...and want some advice.

My good doctor places the port inbetween the breasts and down a bit. It is sewn into my muscle, not exactly sure how, but, it does bother me from time to time and I am a bit squeemish, so I try my best to ignore it.

My surgeon only advised me not to do scrunches, or sit ups. Instead, he instructs us to lift the legs toward the chest instead of scrunches. OK, so now ever since hearing that, I have been wondering if stretching over a ball or yoga will upset or flip my port....

Should I never do stomach exercises?

Should I not worry at all?

I am going for a fill and will ask but in the meantime, any advice would be appreciated.

TIA

rharriet62 · February 8, 2007

Hi,

You could call the office and ask a nurse if it would make you feel better. My port is below my right breast sewn to the ab wall. I waited the 30 days to exercise and began doing crunches. That was 2.5 years ago. When I worked out hard (abs) during the first year or so, there were times when my port area was sore, but nothing happened. I use an exercise ball and do any exercise I want...lifting, running, kickboxing, balls, bands, you name it and have never had any problems. Take it easy for the first week until you build up some confidence in yourself that you're not hurting your port...and then go for it! I'm sure you will be fine.