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Hi everyone. I am just over 3 weeks post op right now and I'm curious if any of you started running or jogging for exercise after surgery and when you started doing so.

I'm a runner (I love it) I have not been running for a couple months and I'm really missing it now. I would like to start back up soon but not sure when would be a good time. My doctors office said I could resume a regular fitness regime at 2 weeks post op just no heavy lifting for 4 to 6 weeks.

Thanks in advance for the advice!

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I got the same advice. At my 3 week checkup, the surgeon said to just stay at a walk. 4 week checkup with the nurse gave me the all clear to resume regular exercise with mild-moderate weights. She said as long as my incisions are fully healed, I can resume normal exercise. Good Luck.

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I was lightly jogging on a treadmill three or so days after surgery. My surgical team told me that when I was ready, I was ready. My suggestion is to start with something simple like jogging in place. If that hurts, you're not ready. If that feels good, try some treadmill work. Then build up to distance runs indoors or outdoors, whichever you prefer. Good luck!

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Thank you both!!

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