Why does google say differant from what I was told
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Had cataract surgery on right eye and I was told by doc that I could go back to gym and do cardio or even lifting pretty much right away. Yet when I do a google search I get answers like wait a MONTH. Thats a BIg difference in answers. I had surgery on Thursday 3-22-18 morning. I have already walked on my own treadmill at home but just walked not run. So low heart rate maybe 110 BPM. just curious what other have been told. Like I said google search answers say wait a long time.
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frances16894 dc9mm
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acc925 dc9mm
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at201 dc9mm
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carla11283 dc9mm
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Sue.An dc9mm
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I would wait rather than risk your eyesight.
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derek40125 dc9mm
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Every surgeon will have their own set of post surgery instructions. Many will err on the side of caution. My surgeon said elliptical or treadmill after 2 weeks but 4 weeks for anything more aggressive.
I waited 3 weeks before any workout and then started with pretty easy work on my home elliptical. It's a weird feeling because you've had surgery with potentially serious side effects but you feel fine, right? Compare that to surgery on your shoulder or arm and you wouldn't think about heavy exercise so soon.
You didn't mention your age but remember that most cataract patients are older and their workout regime will tend to be pretty low risk so that's probably the target group for many of the recommendations you see.
In my opinion, vision has such a massive impact on your overall quality of life, you should wait at least 4 weeks before doing anything more than treadmill or similar. I know lifting isn't necessarily going to "jar" your eye but you tend to strain quite hard. Why risk any potential damage for an extra 2-3 weeks of lifting?
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george05887 dc9mm
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So I went to gym the next day and did elliptical after both eyes👍
robert20416 dc9mm
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My post surgery instruction says no "vigorous exercise" for a week. I did slow jogging after a week and ran at a moderate intensity after 10 days, with no problem. My surgeon was more concerned about I apply eyedrops according to schedule(10 days of anti-biotics and 5 weeks of steroid and anti-inflammatory).
Orkinman dc9mm
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The instruction sheet from my surgeon also said pretty much no restriction except for swimming and hot tub.
But I took it easy and avoid anything to do with bending or lifting as much as I can. Better safe than sorry.
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rick03247 dc9mm
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