post surgery training

Definately follow doctor's orders.

in 2002 I had 2 abdominal surgeries in 5 weeks. Take is slow. Walking now for that long will help your recovery. Be patient and remember to listen to your body. If it hurts, stop. Be careful pushing, it's the off-season.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~quick recovery vibes~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Mary
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I may never finish 1st or make it to Kona, but I’m proud of the fact that I had the courage to begin my journey.

thanks so much! When can I expect to be competitive again (and by competitive, I mean able to finish the race)?

I had a hernia repair 6 weeks ago and fortunately, I had an understanding surgeon. He approved my getting back on my bike for easy rides 5 days after surgery. He also ok'd me to start running one week post-op. I couldn't start swimming for 2 weeks, but that was due to the risk of infection at the surgery site, not because he was worried about me hurting myself. Interestingly, the swimming is what has caused me some discomfort. I think it's because I stretch my abdominal muscles a little more while swimming than while running or biking.
That said, you definitely need to listen to what your surgeon says and follow doctor's orders. It depends a lot on what kind of surgery you had and how extensively they had to cut through, and then repair, the muscles in your abdominal wall. Good luck, be patient, even though that's tough to do, and you'll be back at it soon.

Hils just wanted to check in and see how you are doing - Have you started running yet? Any problems if you are running? I had my gallbladder out on 1/7/5 and thought two weeks was enough of a break from running. On 1/21/5 I ran for a 1 1/2 miles and I have been in pain since.

Oh dear,

I have to have my gallbladder out in April and was hoping to get back into training within one or two weeks so I would be ready for tri season. Guess I better re think that! Hope you are feeling better soon

Allison

I decided to start back slowly, with a trainer, so I didn't hurt myself (especially with weight training). My abs are still get very sore very easily, but I've tried to strenghten my back to help stablize more core a little more.

I've been ok with running, but I've only tried short distances (under 10 miles), but I listened to my doctor and only walked for the first six weeks.

I highly recommend working with a trainer who has experience working with people post-surgery (although I know it's not in most people's budgets)

Good luck, and I wouldn't do anything that hurts too badly!!