RE: Exercise & lifting post-myo

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue,

I am 5 weeks & 2 days post ab myo and at my post op visit which was

3 weeks post my Dr. said I could do whatever I want (except get

pregnant)...she said I can lift, exercise, etc. I have been doing

that and feel absolutely fine.

I'd use your own body as a guide - if something feels too strenuous

or uncomfortable, then don't do it. I'd go for going to the gym,

jogging, etc. but take it easy & use lighter weights or run at a

slower pace for a while until you build your strength back up.

Good luck!

~Cindy

> I'm now just over 7 weeks post-myo & I went yesterday to see my

gynae for post-op check. I asked him what I can/can't now do in terms of

exercise & lifting & he said I can do what I want now, even go for

a jog!! I can't help feeling he was being a bit blase- surely it

would be unwise to do any heavy lifting or rigorous exercise just yet?

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue,

I am 5 weeks & 2 days post ab myo and at my post op visit which was

3 weeks post my Dr. said I could do whatever I want (except get

pregnant)...she said I can lift, exercise, etc. I have been doing

that and feel absolutely fine.

I'd use your own body as a guide - if something feels too strenuous

or uncomfortable, then don't do it. I'd go for going to the gym,

jogging, etc. but take it easy & use lighter weights or run at a

slower pace for a while until you build your strength back up.

Good luck!

~Cindy

> I'm now just over 7 weeks post-myo & I went yesterday to see my

gynae for post-op check. I asked him what I can/can't now do in terms of

exercise & lifting & he said I can do what I want now, even go for

a jog!! I can't help feeling he was being a bit blase- surely it

would be unwise to do any heavy lifting or rigorous exercise just yet?

[Guest guest]

Sue,

I agree with your doctor, and I believe it's also depends on your body's

rate of healing. I am now 8 weeks post myo. I've been jogging and doing

sit ups since the last two weeks. I've done low impact exercise 4 weeks

after myo.

Jackie

> I'm now just over 7 weeks post-myo & I went yesterday to see my

gynae for post-op check. I asked him what I can/can't now do in terms of

exercise & lifting & he said I can do what I want now, even go for

a jog!! I can't help feeling he was being a bit blase- surely it

would be unwise to do any heavy lifting or rigorous exercise just yet?

[Guest guest]

Yes, this was my experience too. My doctor said at my 2-week check-up

that I could do whatever I wanted as long as it didn't hurt or make

me too tired. I started very slow/short jog/walks at 5 weeks; gentle

yoga at home at 6 weeks; first post-surgery yoga class (more

vigorous) at 7 weeks. I was impatient with my level of fatigue but

was careful to increase the intensity and frequency of my exercise

gradually. Now, at almost 4 months, am back at my pre-surgery pace.

In fact, I think I have more energy and stamina now -- which feels

great.

I think different docs have different preferences, and it also

probably depends on how much cutting and repairing had to be done. My

abdominal myomectomy was uncomplicated despite the size -- 20 week

uterus, one 27 cm (9+ in) fibroid.

> I agree with your doctor, and I believe it's also depends on your

body's

> rate of healing. I am now 8 weeks post myo. I've been jogging and

doing

> sit ups since the last two weeks. I've done low impact exercise 4

weeks

> after myo.

>

> Jackie

>

>

> > I'm now just over 7 weeks post-myo & I went yesterday to see my

> gynae for post-op check. I asked him what I can/can't now do in

terms of

>

> exercise & lifting & he said I can do what I want now, even go for

> a jog!! I can't help feeling he was being a bit blase- surely it

> would be unwise to do any heavy lifting or rigorous exercise just

yet?