Umbilical Hernia Surgery - Did I Damage Results at Theme Park?

September 9, 2010
Asked By:joan1 in maine

I had a tummy tuck 7 weeks ago. (with Muscle Repair and Hernia repair.) My friends invited me to Six Flags last week...so I was 6 weeks post-op. I called my PS before agreeing to go and the nurse said to take it easy and if I were to go on rides, just make sure that I dont put pressure on my stomach. She said be careful. I went on the smallest roller coaster there, but it was rough. I was wondering if I had caused damage to my hernia, would I know for sure? If so, where would I hurt? Thanks!!

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December 19, 2010

Answer: Damaging a tummy tuck and hernia repair

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January 19, 2011

Answer: Post abdominoplasty activity

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September 20, 2010

Answer: Roller coaster 6 weeks after tummy tuck

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