Any tennis players out there? When were you able to play again post-op?

[citygirl4616 2]

Hi! I am scheduled to get banded on 1/10 (yeah!). I play tennis year round, about 2-3 X per week. I am trying to guess when I may be able to play again after surgery. I play doubles, which is a little less strenuous than singles. Also, I am not telling my entire tennis team about my surgery. I am the captain, and am trying to figure out how to explain my absence to them. I hate to lie, but once I tell my tennis team, my entire community will know, and I am definitely not up for that. Any suggestions on how to explain my temporary 'hiatus'?:nervous

[chezz 0]

Hi there citygirl ,

I went back to tennis 2 1/2 to 3 weeks later and i play doubles also. It felt fine i still ran around the court i was just careful with stretching up to serve as that was a little different but otherwise all ok i think i could of gone back 2 weeks after without a problem.

hope this helps

cheryl

[new_me_2008 1]

I play as well and was playing doubles 4 weeks out. I did not tell anyone - just said that I had a "procedure" and that I needed to take it easy. Most people just say things like "Are you OK?"

I never took the bait, just answered, "I am fine thanks" and that was that. Still just my husband, mother and a close friend are the only ones who know.