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Exercise at 15 days post op ?

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kevin85498
kevin85498

Hi fellow hippies......  

I am now 15 days post TLH operation and coming along slowly now  am on one crutch and out nice slow strolls morning and afternoon in the sun. Also, learning to be patient which hasn't been easy as love my sport and use to faster way of life.

Would like to ask anyone about your experience, help, knowledge etc about any exercises I can now try and gently test myself on at this stage of recovery please ?

One thing for sure is my tummy getting a lot of muscle exercise from my appetite gone into 5th gear since my op.

Very best wishes to you all recovering hippies and good luck to all about to have theirs done. Special thoughts to you.

Cheers. smile

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  • mic71403
    mic71403 kevin85498

    Posted

    Hey hippie Kevin, group,

    sup?

    well, I think we are similar, 15 days post op and unlike some folk here blessedly all seems to go wellso far. My transition to one crutch was fairly seamless, I'm climbing stairs without an aid, and taking about 10 faltering steps in loungue with a crutch, which is scary. At 22 days, hope more confidedent walking maybe?

    I do get tightness and pain in groin esp after sitting in an upright chair for over an hour, which radiated down to knee. I'm taking paracetemol when this happens...

    Exercise - excellent question. I'm going by taxi to a gig tonite, and much sit still and not bop - soooo frustrating. My gym want me to bring in a note after 6-8 weeks from the physio so I can resume gym and swim.I'm aiming at gentle jogging at 12 weeks too.

    Bestest, Mic

    For now its the exercises in the hospital book

    • kevin85498
      kevin85498 mic71403

      Posted

      Right on Mic. Thanks for info and enjoy your Des O Connor gig tonight. Bopping to dick a dum dum not easy biggrin

      Kee on with updates as so useful.

      Cheers

      Kev

  • jason42777
    jason42777 kevin85498

    Posted

    Hi kevin, I'm only five days po, but having to hold back , still on two crutches but im quite agile on them lol. I would listen to your physio is all i can say, i know alot of people say they are able to go swimming and cycling after the six week point . But each of us is different .... Good luck to you on a speedy recoverysmile.
    • kevin85498
      kevin85498 jason42777

      Posted

      Many thanks Jas, good to hear you getting on well as sadly some I've read having post op troubles.  I feel very lucky at the moment but don't want to ruin it by doing something stupid....ie....hoovering....ouch my missus just read that.

      Keep updating if u don't mind as any info so grateful.

      Good weekend

      Kev

  • MarthaUK
    MarthaUK kevin85498

    Posted

    Hi kevin amd Mic

    Glad to hear you're both doing so well smile

    I'd be interested to know how old you are as it seems younger people recover much quicker from this op than older folk - makes sense I suppose!

    Were you not given exercises by the physio at the hospital? The physio came to see me on days 2 and 3 and gave me ones to do at home, plus an appointment to go back and get more (more challenging ones he said!) after about 3 weeks.

     

    • kevin85498
      kevin85498 MarthaUK

      Posted

      Hi Matt,

      Cheers for your reply.

      Only four basic exercises were told which I have been gently doing. Just enquiring about more demanding ones and at what stage/time. Am not in any hurry smile

       I am  53, look 153, feel 253 lol

      Cheers

      Kev

       

  • barbara17317
    barbara17317 kevin85498

    Posted

    If you were given an information booklet at the hospital, there are exercises in there which you can do, there are also some on the NHS internet site, but take it gently at first.  The Physio at the hospital told me I could go on an exercise bike at the gym but not on the road until 3 months in case you have to stop suddenly or in case you hit any potholes.  After 11 weeks I went back to my swimming which is great and its not weightbearing, keep up with the walking you seem to be doing well with that. Best wishes.
    • kevin85498
      kevin85498 barbara17317

      Posted

      Hi Barbara,

      Manythanks for your reply and advice. Will put that to practice although will have to get bell and stabilisers for my gym bike....then aim to do Tour De Holland route on it. Also he swimming but I believe not the breaststroke ?.

      If you don't mind me saying but sounds your recovery went well and now bouncing around like Tigger. 

      Best wishes and thankyou

      Kevin

  • christine69594
    christine69594 kevin85498

    Posted

    Hi Kevin,

    I'm 58 and 7 weeks post op, I'm now driving and walking around house with no crutches but take 1 when I'm out walking longer distances for support. I've been hoovering for about 2-3 weeks now so your chance will come lol !.

    Just keep going as you are and your body will tell you when you can do more, you're doing really well.

    Keep going with the exercises you have been given and the walking and the rest will come in time.

    It is amazing that suddenly over night you feel you can do more.

    • kevin85498
      kevin85498 christine69594

      Posted

      Hi Christine,

      Thankyou for your reply and notably hoovering looming again in the future...!!!! Lol.

      Yep, will continue the exercises and walks and hopefully like yourself will feel more with it in few weeks time. In mean time I'll just suffer with my feet up watching the rugby whilst my lovely wife brings in the odd cuppa or dram each half and half time. 

      Manythanks and best wishes

      Kevin

  • marlene66386
    marlene66386 kevin85498

    Posted

    Hi Kevin   I am now thirteen days post operation.   You seem to be doing very well.  I am using one crutch sometimes indoors only,  Have been for a few little walks outside but find I have been suffering for it so perhaps I should slow down a little. I shall be glad to take this plaster off on Tuesday does that make things feel easier?  I too am very impatient and cant wait to get back to my wood with my dog.  Hoping for your continued progreass,  cheers
    • kevin85498
      kevin85498 marlene66386

      Posted

      Hi Marlene,

      Your doing very well and won't be long before spring walks in the woods with your beloved dog. We are hoping to get one soon as be taking early retirement soon.

      Agree with you about the plaster. Mine will be initially coming off this coming Monday as I will be having my staples removed. Hmmm, doesn't sound pleasant so will have man leg for rest of week !!! You have staples or glued ?.   Showering the wound area is very soothing but about an hour later the pullb sensation happens again. Ughhhh.

      Hope all goes well with your recovery with best wishes to you.

      Kevin

    • marlene66386
      marlene66386 kevin85498

      Posted

      Thanks Kevin.  I am a lively and active 75 so much older than the rest of you !  My plaster comes off Teusday dissolving stitches (I hope)  we will see,  tonight we are having champagne to celebrate freedom of pain.  Cheers
    • kevin85498
      kevin85498 marlene66386

      Posted

      Hi,

      Would say bottoms up but in big scheme of things going on with us be a bit difficult.....so cheers and Yukeeda. 

      Kevin

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