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Excercise after surgery
I just had day surgery Monday, Mar 22 and am not allowed to excercise or do any physical activity other than only the necessary walking. Also, not allowed to lift anything more than 10 lbs. I am a runner and active gym goer and I am already stir crazy. I do not have any incisions as it was just a plug procedure, but I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on what to do for excercise. I thought about swimming, but I can't move my lower body too much. Would that be ok? I need to get my cardio fix and keep my weight off...any ideas?
I don't know if the type of surgery you had would allow for it, but you could ask your doctor about doing some physical therapy. Since you aren't 100% positive what your limitations are, but know how to exercise when you are completely healthy, it sounds like you need some medicinal guidance in staying in shape while you're on the mend. If insurance doesn't want to pay for it because they deem it unnecessary, you could pay for just one session to get a home program and learn what you can do without undoing your surgery. Just an idea. Also pay special attention to your diet, and you won't feel like you're gaining weight while you're on the mend.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello!
You can always lose the extra baggage once you start getting physical. Eat healthy and avoid fats and plan a proper diet chart and as I suggested increase the time of your walks progressively.
Take care!
You can always lose the extra baggage once you start getting physical. Eat healthy and avoid fats and plan a proper diet chart and as I suggested increase the time of your walks progressively.
Take care!
Thank you for your reply. I am not allowed to do any running for six weeks to allow for the plug to mesh with my tissue. I am only allowed to do light walking, basically to and from. It's going to be hard 6 weeks because I am so active and I already notice a difference on my body! Any other suggestions?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello!
I would suggest you to progressively increase your time of walks and then start jogging after a week if your surgeon allows you.
Let the healing take place perfectly and then go for swimming as there is always a chance for infection after your surgical procedure.
Take care!
I would suggest you to progressively increase your time of walks and then start jogging after a week if your surgeon allows you.
Let the healing take place perfectly and then go for swimming as there is always a chance for infection after your surgical procedure.
Take care!
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