How long until bike riding? Skiing? Scuba?

[Engelyn 42]

Just that, how long did you wait post op?

[Creekimp13 5,840]

Probably better questions for your doc...as your specific physical condition and healing will play a part in that clearance:)

But if I had to put a number on it purely as a personal estimate? For me...maybe 6-8 weeks?

[Engelyn 42]

Yeah, I asked them. I want to know from people who have actually been through it already though, and possibly maybe people that these activities were things they did normally before surgery.

[Sadiebug 206]

My surgeon only let me walk until my 1 month follow-up. But, I didn't have any complications and healed really well so I did bike earlier. I swim but stayed out of the Water until 6 weeks - again, my surgeons recommendation so the incisions could heal fully. Can't comment on skiing. I would say be cautious and listen to your body (and surgeon of course). My biggest issue with working out early on was not the recovery from surgery but more just exhaustion because my calories were so low and hydration because you can't drink a lot of liquid at one time.

[Khel72 0]

My surgeon cleared me for biking after 2 weeks. No jumping, riding off curbs, etc though