Getting back to running after surgery

monjacq1964
monjacq1964 Posts: 291 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm having surgery on March 5 (laparascopic, but with a 3- 4 inch lower abdominal incision as well), and I'd really like to get back to running as soon as I can. The surgeon has given me clearance to start running at about 4 weeks post op. I'd really like to hear from others about how they've managed this.

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  • CipherZero
    CipherZero Posts: 1,418 Member
    Had open heart surgery in early December. Even with that major surgery I was starting to run - albeit slower and less time - eight weeks later.
    Don't expect to get back to your pre-op speed all at once; patience and listening to your body's response to exercise is more important.
  • imjolly
    imjolly Posts: 176 Member
    I have my surgery scheduled for March 12th, same incisions. I was told by my doctor that I can start walking immediately but no running, lifting, bending etc for 6 weeks.
    My sister had the same surgery and she started working out 2 weeks after her procedure (too soon) and then had a month + set back.
    I have struggled with the fact that I can't run, bike or swim for so long but I plan to walk everyday to stay in shape so when I do start running I won't be in horrible shape.

    Good Luck to you and take it slow. Though 4-6 weeks seems like a lifetime it really isn't that long but if you start back too soon you could do more harm than good.
  • monjacq1964
    monjacq1964 Posts: 291 Member
    thank you so much. I've been kind of lazy over the winter, this crazy amount of snow and cold really kicked my a** and now i want to take advantage of the upcoming nice weather.
  • monjacq1964
    monjacq1964 Posts: 291 Member
    thank you. i'll definitely take it slow and easy, i don't want to risk injury or setbacks.
  • imjolly
    imjolly Posts: 176 Member
    Hope all went well. How are you feeling, 4 days post-surgery?

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