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Surgery => Post Surgery and Healing After Surgery => Topic started by: wantnewlife on April 25, 2012, 01:15:11 PM

Title: exercising post-op
Post by: wantnewlife on April 25, 2012, 01:15:11 PM
i am 2 weeks post-op. when can I start working out post-op?
when can I start with stretching/swimming/weight training?
one dumb question... do i need to wear compression vest while working out?
Title: Re: exercising post-op
Post by: greatlakes on April 25, 2012, 09:11:24 PM
Your doctor did not give you instructions on this? Or have a followup with you?. Most say no exercise until 4-6 weeks.

Every case of healing and procedures are different. I am at 4 weeks now and told I can work out after my last visit with doc. Although he said anything - I am starting with light treadmill and yoga for this week. I will hit weights next week.

I was told to wear compression shirts for another 3 weeks. I still have notable swelling.

I wear normal compression shirts (underworks cotton spandex) during the day - and exercise compression shirts (underarmor heatgear) while working out. I was told I can go in the pool or hot tub now at 4 weeks, but I will wait for now.
Title: Re: exercising post-op
Post by: nygiants92 on April 25, 2012, 10:52:26 PM
After 3 weeks is what I was told. From weeks 3-6 start lightly exercising and build your way back up. At 6 weeks feel free to do what you want.
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