Abdominal strength after tram flap

Liten
Liten Member Posts: 2
edited June 2019 in Breast Reconstruction

Does anyone know of a good exercise program or physical therapy program for strengthening abdominal muscles several years post pedicled tram flap? I have had two hernias post surgery so most abdominal exercises either are not safe for me or are impossible for me to execute or both. However, abdominal weakness is increasingly causing problems as I age.

Please share if you have any helpful information.


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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited May 2019

    Liten, welcome to Breastcancer.org! Until other members come along to post with their personal experiences and advice, here is an article from our main site that may be of help:

    Hernia After TRAM Flap or DIEP Flap Reconstruction

    We hope this helps and again, welcome to the BCO Community!

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    Liten Member Posts: 2
    edited June 2019

    Thank you. I am personally familiar with the information concerning hernias following tram flaps. As my message stated, I have had multiple hernias which required surgical repair. What I am searching for are specific exercises or better yet, a recommendation of one or more physical therapy programs which address the problem and limitations.

    How likely is it that other members will see my post and respond to it?

    Liten

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