Sharp Pain while shoveling

[esskay77 785]

So, I live in the NorthEast and, like everyone else out here, I was out shoveling. But, there are times when I have to really throw the snow, that I feel sharp pains at my incision points. Keep in mind that I should be all healed since I am one year post-op. What is this about? Is this a pain that I would have had anyway but am sensitive to because of its location? Or is something being pinched in there? Anyone feel this that is quite a ways post-op?

Thanks

[GEAUX SAINTS 143]

I say scar tissue (adhesions)! Ask your doctor just to be sure, though!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

shoveling.- sharp pains at my incision points.

@@esskay77

none of us are doctors - but you already know that

have you ever had pain in that area before??

i have shoveled in the past, and i know heavy lifting is no fun

can get sore during shoveling - or a few hours later, or the next day

if you were one week++ not far after surgery

i would definitely say there is a strong possibility of problems with the incision area

but at one year don't know if that area hurting could be a coincidence

in other words, covering my small assss - i don't know

if it makes you feel better, call the doc

rather be safe than sorry

i'm sure you lost a lot of weight this past year

keep up the good job

sooooo congrats

good luck

kathy

Edited February 2, 2015 by proudgrammy

[esskay77 785]

Thanks. Yeah,I know, I should ask the doc. I was wondering if physical stress like that was herniating it (if that is a word!). It doesn't hurt any other time, just while really using my core stomach muscles to throw that damn snow!! lol I'm actually fine. If I can get out, I have an appt with the doc anyway to discuss gall bladder surgery. I can ask her then.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

doesn't hurt any other time, just while using my core stomach muscles

@@esskay77

glad you were going to see the doc anyways

like i said - better safe than sorry

do as i say, not as i do

try some weights, strengthening exercises for your core

take care

good luck

kathy

[James Marusek 5,244]

I am 21 months post-op from RNY surgery. Last winter was a severe winter for us. It snowed almost every other day. My driveway is 900 feet long and I spent a lot of time clearing it from snow. I took the task in stride and because of my surgery, I had a significant increase in my stamina. I am 66 years old. I remember a little pain but I was using a lot of muscles that I normally don't use. But what I really remember is the cold. I no longer had the padding that I use to have and my fingers and feet were frigid cold. I started to use hand warmers for the first time. They were a life saver.

[GEAUX SAINTS 143]

I hope you have checked this out. Hiatal Hernia is a distinct possibly! I have had scar tissue and hiatal hernias, and the only time my adhesions hurt was when I sneezed!!! It felt like someone was stabbing me with a hot ice pick. On the other hand, my hernias never hurt; never knew I had them. Keep us informed!!!

[esskay77 785]

I shouldn't have used the word "core". It is a small 1/2 inch spot that hurts when I exert myself, like when shoveling, bending over to pick something up, struggling to put on my boots, whatever. It's right in the middle and about 4 inches above my belly button. I did some research and it is possible that it is an incisional hernia. I am not going to call the doctor until next week or so. We have been getting even more snow and work keeps getting canceled, and I just can't guarantee I can get out of here In fact, my appointment that was for last week or so, I had to cancel because I was snowed in. I have rescheduled but after next week may try to get in even sooner. Since this, I have now bought a snow blower so no more heavy shoveling!!

[GEAUX SAINTS 143]

I shouldn't have used the word "core". It is a small 1/2 inch spot that hurts when I exert myself, like when shoveling, bending over to pick something up, struggling to put on my boots, whatever. It's right in the middle and about 4 inches above my belly button. I did some research and it is possible that it is an incisional hernia. I am not going to call the doctor until next week or so. We have been getting even more snow and work keeps getting canceled, and I just can't guarantee I can get out of here In fact, my appointment that was for last week or so, I had to cancel because I was snowed in. I have rescheduled but after next week may try to get in even sooner. Since this, I have now bought a snow blower so no more heavy shoveling!!

Our schools close with the "possibility" of snow! That whole paragraph was just funny to me. It was 80 here today!!!

Hahahaha