WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2008: Re: ONCOLOGY: Incisional hernia after hysterectomy

Re: ONCOLOGY: Incisional hernia after hysterectomy

From: Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:51:28 -0600 (CST)

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Message posted on Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb behalf by: Hope, Fibroid and Women’s Health Forum Moderator

The type of exercise you do may affect your Hernia. If it does enlarge then the choices include repair or limitation of your exercise regime.

Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb New York Downtown Hospital, http://www.nohysterectomy.com

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At Sun, 3 Feb 2008, Joanne wrote: >
>I had a total hysterectomy (with vertical incision) this year following
>a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. I have developed a mid to large
>incisional hernia which I have chosen to have repaired in a year or two
>(baby born by c-section, hysterectomy following - too many surgeries in
>one year!). Is it okay to exercise or does this pose a risk to the
>hernia - i.e., increasing its size? I have weak abdominal muscles
>because of the pregnancy and the hysterectomy and would like to
>strengthen this area, but am concerned that this may cause the hernia to
>bulge out more. Is this the case?
>
>Thank you for your response!

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