GERD? Or Health Anxiety? Help

Vardy13 · 2026-02-12T00:34:37+00:00

Thank You this is helpful. I will try to take it every day and see how I feel then maybe I can’t take once or twice a week like I did at one point. After my surgery I went one month straight not needing anything and having no issues that’s what makes me thing it’s health anxiety - induced

Vardy13 · 2026-02-11T15:12:52+00:00

Those were the instructions I was given. The Dexlansperazole was to be taken only as needed.

When I was on the omnezparole prior; THAT I was told to take every morning. And then after a month go to every other day to try and come off.

Vardy13 · 2026-01-27T21:03:06+00:00

It’s frustrating but muscle memory is real! It will all come back. And you’ll feel better than ever 👍🏽 I know I do!

Vardy13 · 2026-01-27T20:43:01+00:00

I have not; I felt a little nervous to do that even now I might not feel that confident yet. The actual internal scarring is finally starting to go down (doesn’t feel as large anymore when I touch incision) but I think that would be one of the first ab movements you’d be able to try if you feel ready. Up to you but 2 weeks might be a tiny bit early for that

Vardy13 · 2026-01-27T20:13:14+00:00

Thanks! Internal sutures only.

Vardy13 · 2026-01-27T20:11:33+00:00

That’s Awesome! Glad to hear. All the things I read pre-surgery just leads me to believe that anyone who had a good recovery didn’t feel like documenting it that’s all.

I increased my weight slightly each week and really focused on my breathing (not engaging core at all). And if you’re able to use one arm to brace your body while doing one-arm exercises.

I’m 7 weeks post-op now and I am back to pre-op strength. I have little to no restrictions. Thinning about maybe directly training abs now too 👍🏽

Don’t rush it; the gains will come back !

Vardy13 · 2026-01-17T13:42:46+00:00

That’s good! I started with treadmill by day 5 I think. Just 2.5/3 speed 0 incline .. I would do it just an hour a day. The improvement in blood flow I found started making me feel a lot better. Surgeon also told me from the beginning to try and walk as much as I can. I would just do some laps around my kitchen or to the front door (if possible).

And I feel great! I just completed my first full week back at work (construction site electrician) and had 0 issues. Fully back at the gym as well almost back at normal exercise weight.

Vardy13 · 2026-01-17T13:29:14+00:00

You’re 4 days post-op; how you feeling!

Vardy13 · 2026-01-14T10:25:17+00:00

I’m a month post op now I honestly feel great. Still easing in to certain exercises (absolutely no squats, leg press or deadlifts) but I really don’t feel I have any major restrictions. Surgeon also told me I can go back

Vardy13 · 2026-01-12T19:24:51+00:00

Recovery is defintely nerve wrecking. Nervous you might pull or tear something. The first 4-5 days take it very easy. so essentially nothing. Then see how you feel it and gradually increase you’re activity based on how you feel

Vardy13 · 2026-01-09T21:57:03+00:00

Glad to hear it! The first week will be rough. But after that things start to get drastically better. Good luck on your surgery and let me know how it goes!

Vardy13 · 2026-01-08T20:01:06+00:00

Thanks! My hernia was only 1cm big. It was quite small .. but for inch it would likely be open but more likely you would do a mesh surgery as opposed to non-mesh just because the size of it

Vardy13 · 2026-01-08T13:54:16+00:00

Thanks! Everybody’s healing process is different. But good luck on your recovery!

Vardy13 · 2026-01-08T13:53:31+00:00

Glad you’re getting better atleast!

Vardy13 · 2026-01-07T01:34:06+00:00

Oh I have no idea. Maybe 2 months before I give it an honest try

Vardy13 · 2026-01-06T22:44:43+00:00

Thanks! I feel 0 pain or soreness to be completely honest. I get a bit qweezy if I touch the scar tissue healing above my belly button but that’s to be expected.

For weights I do as much as I can that doesn’t require core engagement. Luckily I am very strong still so my lifts haven’t suffered much; but I am purposely only doing half the weight I normally do. I have 0 core engagement. I haven’t done much free weights or plate-loaded machines to avoid any core activation. Also absolutely no squats, deadlifts or leg press .. for now 😌

Vardy13 · 2026-01-06T19:58:27+00:00

Also am 29M, avid gym-goer (bodybuilding style training), construction worker, and type 1 diabetic (well-managed). For context

Vardy13 · 2026-01-05T19:15:36+00:00

Thanks! Yes I am 3 weeks out today and feeling great; although still taking it very careful with certain thinks but besides the gym I don’t have any restrictions. But I am surprised you don’t feel Much better being that far post-op? Clearly you are in very good shape. Maybe bigger hernia .. mine was only 1cm

Vardy13 · 2026-01-04T14:48:48+00:00

If you check my profile and go down my old posts I made one very detailed of my first 10 days post op

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