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Hi all I had prolapse surgary 11 months ago seams to all gone well apart from scar tissue but I have put on a lot of weight I can't get to a gym I was wondering if you can use a weighted hula hoop or anyone know of a good excise I can do to flatten my tummy as I know we have to be very careful thank you
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Beetlebugmik amandabeetle
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I loved powerhooping and would do it everyday for 2 years before my surgery, I asked as soon as i saw my consultant if I could Powerhoop again. the answer was under no circumstance. not now not ever. I am heart broken too as it was something I was really passionate about. but as my consultant told me if i want to keep my repair intact and lasting for many years you need to look after yourself.
I have kept up with my swimming and that keeps my tummy flatter I swim a mile in just under 40 mins and do that 3-4 times a week. have no issues or problems doing that either.
good luck x
amandabeetle Beetlebugmik
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snuscoob amandabeetle
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Hi, I was told 6 months after my surgery 'no' to the weighted hula hoop, but the physio lady I saw a year after surgery said it would be fine as it was a year after. Now your putting doubts in my mind whether I should carry on. Only done a couple of 15 mins sessions so far... what to do.. I also have one of those tummy toner belts I was wondering if it would be ok to use one of those?.
Beetlebugmik amandabeetle
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My consultant did say that the pressure the weighted hoop forces everything downwards and that it would put severe stress on the repair. I was also told no situps or high Impact excercises too; there are ways of doing HIIT but using the low impact versions to avoid stress. Bike riding was recommended but unfortunately for me I have ongoing long term pelvic pain which makes it out of the question. I stick to swimming as that works for me. good luck finding something that you enjoy and suits you. Ttap is very good to start getting back to fitness. good luck.