Running advice? Post op

All you women inspire me! So much running experience too. I was able to walk 4 miles yesterday and it felt OK - just a little pulling at the incision sites. I found that my doctors (had two due to complications) are conflicting in my recovery. The one trauma surgeon said the standard 6 weeks BUT walk and start light jogging when it feels right). My normal doctor who I've seen for over 10 years said she expects me to be running in another 2 weeks - nothing crazy just easing back into it and be smart by listening to my body. Luckily, the only race I have schedule is RNR Half in May.

Wishing all of you a speedy recovery!

Happy Running
Runner88

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Originally Posted by runner88 All you women inspire me! So much running experience too. I was able to walk 4 miles yesterday and it felt OK - just a little pulling at the incision sites. I found that my doctors (had two due to complications) are conflicting in my recovery. The one trauma surgeon said the standard 6 weeks BUT walk and start light jogging when it feels right). My normal doctor who I've seen for over 10 years said she expects me to be running in another 2 weeks - nothing crazy just easing back into it and be smart by listening to my body. Luckily, the only race I have schedule is RNR Half in May. Wishing all of you a speedy recovery! Happy Running Runner88

You are going to love the R&R Runner88. I did my first one last year in Chicago and signed up again this year. Half's are my favorite so far. This waiting to run is actually harder than any training run I've done. But I have to keep in my head, the longer I wait and heal the better the run. It's gotta be better--I lost 2.5 lbs of fibroids last month. I bet I'll be close to flying now. LOL

Calculating weight loss into running speed gain...Spoken like a true runner! Trust me that's crossed my mind too. I'm down about 5 pounds - I'm just hoping I don't gain too much back with limited activity.

I can't wait for RNR - it's the first one in Portland. I love halfs too - perfect distance for me. It was really hard to do this surgery at a point where my running has improved so much this past year. I can only hope I will be better a few months down the line!

Runner88

Be careful ladies, im a runner to but running to soon can hurt you, nice walks short ones so easy does it , trust me your body knows how to pick up where it left off, I love to run so it was hard for me to sit, but as soon as doct said have alot of sex and run, well I did both ha ha good luck and try to remember the body gets stronger at rest, so when I went back my runs were better

HI Mary Jo, I read your post about your surgery. Thanks for sharing. I'm a runner too...nice to meet you so to speak. I'm on day 5, surgery was June 5th. Had a radical hysto via laproscopy, I'm 48. No kiddos for us but we do have a doggy-Stanley. He is big, very loving. A Bernese Mtn Dog...our love. He has been at my in-laws as though he is older, he can run between my legs, pretend to be a puppy again. So very cute, but you get the risk.

I ran a marathon a month before surgery...had no ideas about what the exact issue was. But I did it! Got myself to doctor...quickly. Thought perhaps just worsening PMS as I get older, I've always battled bloating. But my tummy kept getting bigger. I feel a bit embarassed...I sort of just rationalized it as "getting older". Yet, for a runner I questioned that...I mean come on...we run. Anyhoo, kept having to pee...a lot. I'm a forensic psychologist...work with police. Having to pee on scene in the middle of some of our situations....not so good! Ha!

So it was more pressure, the bloating, having to pee. I mean even in the middle of the night...6 times a night I'd get up. I'm a small gal, I just rationalized that maybe a uti, being 48, bladder not as elastic...that type of thing. Little did I know massive honeydo mellon right on top of bladder...oh so perfect for pressure. Others attached to it, then lesions, cyst in flaoppian tube, and mass on ovary.

My gyno moved pretty quick after tests were confirming other levels that were high. I had a blood cancer in my late 20's early 30's...beat that with bone marrow transplant. Been healthy ever since I got the marrow. Keep waiting for hair on my chest...hee hee...donor was male. We are sibs now I gained a brother!

Here I sit, watching Friends, eating watermelon...and this website. What a blessing. My husband has been wonderful. I got married later in life and he was certainly worth the wait! But connecting with all you gals...so re-assuring and helps with a validation of feelings.

I can't wait to run!!! I know, 6 weeks before anything. And I will be true to the wait. Been taking two short walks a day...that helps. Kinda weird isn't...after doing all those miles and then to feel good about a brief walk? Certainly puts the "major" in perspective of this type of surgery, eh.

My name is Mary Ann. If you feel like corresponding I'd be thrilled to be an email friend. Nighty night!!!




But all is good, no cancer. Blood levels and platelets are great!

Hi Runner88. I am Marathon26.2, nice to meet you so to speak. I am in Colo...just outside of Boulder. I am 48, had my surgery 5 days ago. Would love to find a "fast forward" button and run tomorrow. This is gonna be hard just reading, watching movies. I had a lapro/vag radical hysto. They took it all, even appendix. Found you when I read Mary Jo's thread. So nice to find other runners here!! What a relief!!! Gals who get it

I have my first post op on Tuesday. Eager to hear exact diameter and weight of fibroids. My biggest one was huge like a mellon, and extra surgeon brought in. On table 5 hours. Important thing is no cancer!!!!

I've done 3 RNR Marathons...two San Diego's and the Denver. SD is my hometown so stayed with my folks. If you ever get the chance....it is done so well! And the city, well, there is your excuse to see the sights. I will likely do it again. I want to do the Las Vegas this Dec if recover permits. I hear, we would start in evening...and the finish is along the strip. Imagine all those lights. We aren't gamblers, but it would be a nice Dec warm up and an evening one sounds different doesn't it.

Just did the Colorado Marathon in Ft Collins Poudre Canyon (now on fire...yikes). That had a different twist....all downhill. I was prepared but it was hard in a different way. Still had fun! But carried this big belly 26.2...didn't know all the problems yet.

Anyhoo, I hope you are doing well. Sounds like we are feeling the same thing about our running. Good night from the Rockies

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Originally Posted by marathon26.2 HI Mary Jo, I read your post about your surgery. Thanks for sharing. I'm a runner too...nice to meet you so to speak. I'm on day 5, surgery was June 5th. Had a radical hysto via laproscopy, I'm 48. No kiddos for us but we do have a doggy-Stanley. He is big, very loving. A Bernese Mtn Dog...our love. He has been at my in-laws as though he is older, he can run between my legs, pretend to be a puppy again. So very cute, but you get the risk. I ran a marathon a month before surgery...had no ideas about what the exact issue was. But I did it! Got myself to doctor...quickly. Thought perhaps just worsening PMS as I get older, I've always battled bloating. But my tummy kept getting bigger. I feel a bit embarassed...I sort of just rationalized it as "getting older". Yet, for a runner I questioned that...I mean come on...we run. Anyhoo, kept having to pee...a lot. I'm a forensic psychologist...work with police. Having to pee on scene in the middle of some of our situations....not so good! Ha! So it was more pressure, the bloating, having to pee. I mean even in the middle of the night...6 times a night I'd get up. I'm a small gal, I just rationalized that maybe a uti, being 48, bladder not as elastic...that type of thing. Little did I know massive honeydo mellon right on top of bladder...oh so perfect for pressure. Others attached to it, then lesions, cyst in flaoppian tube, and mass on ovary. My gyno moved pretty quick after tests were confirming other levels that were high. I had a blood cancer in my late 20's early 30's...beat that with bone marrow transplant. Been healthy ever since I got the marrow. Keep waiting for hair on my chest...hee hee...donor was male. We are sibs now I gained a brother! Here I sit, watching Friends, eating watermelon...and this website. What a blessing. My husband has been wonderful. I got married later in life and he was certainly worth the wait! But connecting with all you gals...so re-assuring and helps with a validation of feelings. I can't wait to run!!! I know, 6 weeks before anything. And I will be true to the wait. Been taking two short walks a day...that helps. Kinda weird isn't...after doing all those miles and then to feel good about a brief walk? Certainly puts the "major" in perspective of this type of surgery, eh. My name is Mary Ann. If you feel like corresponding I'd be thrilled to be an email friend. Nighty night!!! But all is good, no cancer. Blood levels and platelets are great!

Hi Mary Ann! I'm so glad you are done with your surgery and on the road to recovery. Just keeping a positive mind helps and rest, rest, rest. My surgery was on Dec 12 and I didn't run until February. I did a ton of walking with the Hubs and I think that is what helped in my run recovery. It was funny how tired I got in the beginning with just the walking. I remember walking .12 of a mile and then needing a 2 hour nap. Now I really miss those naps!!! Just listen to your body and don't push it. We got our whole lives to run! I was going to do the Chicago Marathon this year and put that on hold for 1 more year to make sure everything is working fine before I put in those long runs. BUT, I am enjoying all my races this year. I've already done a 5K, an 8K, 2 10k's and a half marathon. And the half was in the hills of Wisconsin which are probably nothing for you since you're from Colorado but when you live in the flat land of Illinois they are HARD. Enjoy your recovery time and walk a lot. It really helps. It's lovely not having to stop during a race to pee cause your uterus is too big! I would love to be a hyster-sister pen pal with you if you want to message me any time. Good luck with your recovery!
Mary Jo

Great story marathon 26. INSPIRATIONAL. I think you will be running sooner than you think. Runners don't walk. We don't know how. Feels weird. Lol! I'm a runner and 4 weeks post op TAH due to fibroids and endometriosis. I ran this week a mile a day. Felt great. I'm going to add on each week until I'm back to 5 miles with hills. I am an outdoor runner. Good bless and good luck. You have a sweet and strong spirit I can tell. GO GET EM ! ))

I am so excited to have found this forum. I am 47 and had a robotic hyst on June 4 complicated by a retroperitoneal bleed (internal bleeding) the first week. I will be 4 weeks post-op tomorrow and am just now feeling like running could be an option again but am holding off until 6 weeks as ordered.
I have been running for about 3 years and did 5 ultras (one 50 miler and four 50K's) this past year and 7 marathons over the last couple years. Ran a marathon the day before surgery hoping I could "bank" miles for my recovery......I know.....silly but it made me feel better about not running for 6 weeks.
My surgeon removed about 20 fibroids including one which was pressing my liver up into my heart and causing one chamber of the heart to enlarge. I knew I had fibroids but didn't realize the extent of them until I had an abnormal EKG the week before my surgery. Imagine that shock. Best shape of my life and I am in a cardiologist's office getting an echocardiogram (and I am a cardiac critical care RN....not a good combo!). Surgery was 3 hours and I felt great afterwards until I had the bleeding complications. Took it very easy after that but feel ready to get back out there now.
I have walked 2-4 miles a couple times a week and so far feel like I am progressing pretty well. I am signed up to run the Air Force Marathon mid-September with my son (his first) and am so worried about not being ready. I never would have signed up to run it if not for his begging to do it with me but we'll see. I am torn between taking it really easy to heal well vs. the need to get back out there and get the miles on my legs. I don't want to hamper my healing yet I worry about being ready for the marathon.
I too am excited at the prospect of running sans fibroids. If those things were pressing on my heart then maybe I will find running better once I get my fitness back!

Go low and slow. Im a long time distant runner. And I how you feel. My only issue was no ovaries and burning up my estrogen to quickly. It only took a couple runs to get back to 5 mi and so on. That first run was like I never stopped. I had cardic issues runners tend to have ultra low bp I think it was more from surgical menapause. Anyhoo you will run again just make sure you get ok from doct