How long after surgery before bowling?

[PamelaAM 16]

Sounds like a silly question but my Fall league starts 3 days after surgery and I need to determine if I should just sit this season out and let them get a replacement for me or if I should plan on joining the team a little late. How much time are they recommending before an activity like that?

[aprilbell77 0]

I've been told no heavy lifting 4-6 weeks out. Personally, I'd sit it out.

[Lookinupin2010 0]

I agree...I was told to not lift anything over 10 lbs for 6 weeks. I personally use a 14 lb ball, so that cut that out. Get a sub for the couple of months, if you want to stay with the league. After your 6 week appointment, you will probably be cleared.

[PamelaAM 16]

Thanks everyone. That helps. I'll just sit out this season. Don't want to take any chances. . .

[Brendasgonnalose 4]

I had my surgery in Jan. waited the 4 weeks. I found a sub and went and supported my teammates.

I bowl on 3 different leagues, and didn't have any trouble getting back into it, my teammates were worried the first week, But it felt good getting back to my

normal activity.

If you can find someone to bowl for you for the first month you should be ok, then you won't have to sit out the whole season.

Brenda

[BlaqBeary 23]

Wish I could be a sub for ya, but I live in the Long Beach area. I love bowling. I agree with everyone. Sit it out. After a while, try practicing during open bowling to see how you feel. I have a 17lb ball and I wouldn't try it.

If its a Vegas league, try paying your dues and still have a sub to get the perks when you bowl in Vegas. Just a thought.

[mellifrits 25]

I took the boys I watch bowling a couple days ago. If you are in a league then I'm sure you slide one foot behind your other leg and that turning with the weight of the ball was too much for me. (Mind you I was even using a much lighter ball that normal.) If you can get someone to bowl four or five weeks for you then go for it but honestly I would sit this one out if I were you.