Accepted exercised after open colectomy

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I'm 3 months post op after open cut sigmoid colectomy. Been sticking to the basics, a lot of walking, light lifting, etc. Is it safe for me to start progressing to heavier programs?

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    Glenda. Check with your doctor. Dont play with this as you dont want to set youreself back
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      I agree. I do know it's going to take 6 months for both muscles and nerves to heal , that I did ask, then 1 year for my organs from my stomach down to heal. I was a mess when he opened me, very close to death. I'm extremely careful about what I do so will stick with walking and light housework.

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