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Return to vigorous exercise - how long?
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03-17-2015, 11:37 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 3
Hysterectomy: February 9th, 2015
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Return to vigorous exercise - how long?
Hi,
I had Robotic surgery on Feb. 9 and so far all has gone well. Before my surgery, I played vigorous tennis every other day for about 2 hours at a time. My doctor said it would take about 6 weeks.
Can anyone out there say how many weeks it took for them to return to a previous high level of exercise and fitness? I am back to walking about 1.5 miles per day and am anxious to get back out on the courts.
Thanks for any insights!
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03-17-2015, 11:55 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 4,029
Hysterectomy: June 5th, 2014
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Return to vigorous exercise - how long?
I was cleared at 6 weeks, but of course I had to start at a lower intensity and gradually build back up. I think it took another 4-6 weeks before I was back to the level I was at before surgery
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03-17-2015, 12:14 PM
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Posts: 157
Hysterectomy: March 5th, 2015
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Return to vigorous exercise - how long?
Find out from your doctor if there is anything you shouldn't do ( full sit ups, squats etc) then modify as neccessary. Start playing again with someone you trust and knows you had surgery. Feel it out for a few weeks and add intensity as you see fit. You might consider wearing a binder to protect your abdomen from rogue tennis balls at first too.
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03-17-2015, 12:40 PM
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Posts: 451
Hysterectomy: December 17th, 2014
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Return to vigorous exercise - how long?
My experience was exactly the same as Coughy16.
I was cleared for everything at 6 weeks. I have been doing significant treadmill walking prior.
I eased back in gradually, finding that I was quite a bit weaker for not having lifted anything for 6 weeks. I am back to normal intensity 6 weeks after that.
Best of luck!
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03-17-2015, 03:23 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 35
Hysterectomy: February 24th, 2015
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Return to vigorous exercise - how long?
Please take your time. While we may be cleared after 6 weeks. The inside may require more time to heal
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03-17-2015, 03:47 PM
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Posts: 344
Hysterectomy: October 7th, 2014
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Return to vigorous exercise - how long?
I started back at the gym at 8 weeks post op and by 3 months I was lifting full weights and doing everything like before. Start slow and listen to your body. You will know if your doing to much too soon.
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03-17-2015, 06:49 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 3
Hysterectomy: February 9th, 2015
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Return to vigorous exercise - how long?
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for sharing your experiences! It's hard not to be impatient, but I'll just start out gently and be body aware. I'm set to see my doctor next week.
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