after surgery exercise

[Julie597 0]

Hello I am hoping for surgery in May or June. I am an active softball player ( 4 nights a week ) and my surgeon said I will be able to resume playing shortly (within the week ) after surgery. I would like to ask all of you who have had surgery, what is the likely hood of that? Do you suggest it? I have a high pain tolerance but I am concerned of it slipping or doing damage. Thanks in advance for all your much appreciated advise.

Julie

[panfisher 0]

I walked 2 miles day after surgery. Was on my stationary bike after 3 days. Back in the pool after 7 days. Only restriction I had was that I could not lift anything over 25 lbs. Yes I believe you could be playing within a week.

Banded 3/23/10

Weight 427

Current weight 336

[Julie597 0]

Thank you Panfisher. Your weightloss is definitely inspiring. I hope I can do half as well!! congrats!!:thumbup:

[jensmallwood 0]

I felt pretty crappy for the first 3-4 days after surgery. By the end of the week, though, I felt great. My doctor doesn't clear anyone for real exercise until the 2-week post-op visit-- and at that time I started back very regularly and with some intensity (group exercise, running, etc.)

How people feel after surgery varies widely-- you just never know how you're gonna feel until after. So you'll have to play it by ear and listen to your body.

[stargate713 0]

My doc is pretty conservative......he dosn't give the go ahead to resume exercise for 4 weeks. He allows walking untill then