Intense Running

[Aperture]

Well for me anyway.  I'm going to start running again, it'll be about 4 weeks post op.  I plan on running how i use to (6 miles) but will it be alright to do it without any compression vests? I'm at the 3 week point now, where i only need to wear it during the day OR at night but i do plan on wearing it as much as possible still.

[Dave_8]

You're at 4 weeks? I think it's a little too early, the running might cause some swelling. Also I heard that when you start, you should start slow then build your way up. But whatevers fine, I'm no doctor, you should ask your doc.

[Aperture]

3 weeks now but plan on running at 4 weeks.  My doctor said i could even start running at 2 weeks since my healing was going well but i've read quite a few threads saying it's probably not the best thing to do.

They did say i won't be able to do any chest work outs for 8 weeks though.

[Dave_8]

Ohh then in that case, start running.