Core strengthening, Diet and nutrition, Fitness, Hernia Surgery, Motivation, Post Surgery Health, Umbilical Hernia

4 Weeks Post-Hernia Surgery | Rehab Exercises

Today marks 4 weeks since I had surgery to fix an umbilical hernia. My weight has returned to what it was pre-surgery (I gained 4 pounds directly afterwards due to water retention and inflammation).                     I am pleased with how I have been able to regulate… Continue reading 4 Weeks Post-Hernia Surgery | Rehab Exercises

Core strengthening, Diet and nutrition, Fitness, Hernia Surgery, Lifestyle, Parenting, Post Surgery Health, Umbilical Hernia

Post Umbilical Hernia Surgery | 2 Weeks

Two weeks have passed since I had surgery to fix a small umbilical hernia. I am well on the road to recovery, I even managed to go to a trampoline park yesterday with my son for a play date (I had intended on missing out thinking it would be too hard work but the other parents were a… Continue reading Post Umbilical Hernia Surgery | 2 Weeks

Diet and nutrition, Fitness, Hernia Surgery, Lifestyle, Parenting, Post Surgery Health

Post Surgery | Bloating, Water Retention & Weight Gain

Two weeks ago I began a short weight loss phase, which included cleaning up my diet, eating below maintenance and adding in 2 short cardio sessions each week. Yesterday, 20th March 2017, I underwent surgery to fix an umbilical hernia, located just above my naval. The surgery was performed under general anaesthetic. Today is the… Continue reading Post Surgery | Bloating, Water Retention & Weight Gain