PostOp Lifting?

[MouseOnTheMile 186]

How long after surgery were you able to resume normal activities??

I am an avid bowler (get your giggles out now hah) and throw a nearly 15 pound ball. League just started and ends in April, I want to have my surgery ASAP but this is the only remaining road block.

Just curious how long many of you post op guys and gals weren't able to lift or strain. I absolutely don't want to hurt myself, just wonder how long I'll be out of commission hahah.

Thanks in advance for any responses.

[Macy6 356]

I have a 20# restriction for 4 weeks.

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

I was told nothing over 10# for 6 weeks.

[DeniseM 238]

My restriction was for four weeks, but you need to go with what your doctor told you.

[Iniysa 157]

I was restricted for a month after surgery. Every surgeon is different, so call yours just in case.

[NMJG 1,266]

10# restriction for 6 weeks

[Recycled 2,182]

Here's the gold standard for your specific recovery. Go to the lanes, pick up the ball.......throw it down the lane once.........and if you fall to the floor in agonizing pain....."It's too soon."

For starters, Ask your Doc.

[TonyaA 41]

I had the restriction of no lifting over 10 lbs for a month, along with no sweeping, mopping or vacuuming. And then there is the no heavy lifting and no sit-ups for 3 months.

[Recycled 2,182]

I had the restriction of no lifting over 10 lbs for a month, along with no sweeping, mopping or vacuuming. And then there is the no heavy lifting and no sit-ups for 3 months.

Wow, I never thought of that.....wait'll I tell the wifey. I can't do dishes, wash the car, mow the lawn, carry the laundry, bring in the groceries, empty the garbage, make the bed, ..................and pretty much need all the bed rest I can get.........yeah.....that's the ticket.

[MouseOnTheMile 186]

Thank you to everyone who is responding, I would like to clarify that although I posted in post op (because its a post op question) I myself am preop.

I will definitely be listening to whatever my doctor/surgeon recommends, I just wanted to get an idea of the wait time so I have a better idea whether or not I should wait to have my surgery until after season is done. By your responses it looks like that may be the case oh well! Haha

[Pookeyism 1,143]

I felt bowling and such for quite awhile. Not sure, cause I threw a 14 lb ball before and that took till last October to comfortably do again, and I was sleeved January 2012. I could do everything almost before that underhanded ooomph...