Almost 7 weeks post op, SEX and gardening...

Well, I went back to work on Wednesday, and dinners after.. so long days this week, and was tired.. back was abit sore from 'being on feet' ( I am a teacher). Last night was, well, I am not a Hyster Syster Virgin anymore.. lol. I was not sure, but had gone to Dr. on Monday, and asked if I could treadmill and walk... after internal, he said, 'You can do everything'. No follow-up, so I guess I got the 'all clear'... lol. So, last night, took it slow and was so worried about spotting or such. I thought I saw a tiny speck of blood- was so paranoid, even showed husband, he rolled eyes... but no spotting at all, no pain or aftermath. This morning, I went for my first REAL walk, w/ headphones... about 35 minutes in neighborhood, not too fast--nothing like I would of in the past, used slower songs. I felt it abit. Came home and got some flowers... 2 hanging plants and dug to small little milkweeds that had grown in lawn, w/ a small spade. Put them in my garden. NOT a hole, or HUGE plants. Organized my garden abit, MY MOTHER got very upset w/ me.. said too early. I did not overdo... and guess I was on an adrenaline rush. Hubby was outside, and he said I was fine. I have taken it easy the rest of this day, and will NOT overdo, but guess I took my new body for a test drive.... I have been active, and Tuesday will be officially my 7 week mark, so 2 days. I guess we worry so much and don't want to mess anything up.. healing wise. I see so many jogging at this point. I have no dreams to do that... although I was a on/off runner.... but walking and slight gardening... hope that is ok?! I only have one more day of work-- summer vacation, timed my surgery the right way, so I only had to go back 4 days, after my 6 week mark. I would love to hear of other's activity levels, and what we can do..... I am not out to lift, pull, etc. I just did some bending to do my garden stuff.... no pressure, more a squat.... if that makes sense. like shaving legs! LOL

Yea, you! I loved how you put it as no longer a Hyster Sister Virgin as that's exactly how I felt the first time post-op. (I posted about that in our week post) How are you feeling today after all that activity? Yesterday morning I did some housework (including vacuuming) and felt the tugging and soreness in my belly in the afternoon and yet today. I hope you are feeling fine.

If you feel fine, then don't worry about it. Just like during your recovery, let your body guide you. If you are sore a day or so later, you will know to let your body heal a bit more before doing it again. The only thing I would really watch is the lifting. Increase that gradually. For me, it was 6 and half months post-op before I could lift anything I wanted without some kind of repercussions (soreness or twinges). Happy healing!

Great... I am not lifting--- the walking was just walking, w/ headphones, so abit nicer :O) I transplanted 2 milkweeds that were growing my my' yard', very small, used a spade.. and put them in my garden... enough for me :O) Yes, will take it slow... I will remember it has only been 7 weeks! Thank you!!!

Newmie63, I am a teacher too. I hope to return to school for the 2 workdays at the end of the year. I'm beginning week 3 and feel pretty good. I feel that tugging feeling in my tummy now, so you still have that at 7 weeks some? Not lost my stitches yet. I have been walking a lot, but not as far as preop. Looking forward to planting some flowers and pulling weeds. It is hard to "not" do things when you are a busy person. I am also glad you shared that "everything" seemed to be going well. Enjoy your summer and I hope you continue to feel better!

Melissa, I went back for the last 3 days w/ kids... 1st grade.. it was abit taxing.... they are active.. but I am glad I did.... as far as the tugging, I always felt it was 'healing' pulling together... or a 'tired' feeling. I have it a little, but only when I think about it! LOL> I am not Weeding, or pulling, but did find a couple 'volunteers' or milkweeds that grew in lawn, were about 1 foot tall, and I had to dig them up... not deep roots, so I was not pulling a turnip.. hehe.... I am doing great..... my dr. saw me at 6 weeks, and the office told me to call them, if I need... otherwise, he is not requesting to see me.

Hey, teachers....I'm curious as to what grades you teach and what did you tell your students as to being gone for so long. I'm not a regular teacher but I do teach 3/4 grade Sunday School and missed 2 weeks. With that I didn't have to really say anything to them. I can't remember if I told them I had surgery or not much less what kind. I did tell them the week before that I would be gone for the next 2 Sundays and be good for the sub.

Along with being a teacher, do you think the grade level makes a difference in when you feel able to go back to work. I can't imagine going back to a preschool or kindergarten class at 5 weeks much less 2. You tend to be more physical with that age group. I babysit my 3 yr old grandson and just took him back "full time" at 6 weeks.

Sorry if this is the wrong place to post but when I saw that 2 of you were teachers it made me think of this question.

That's great!

I teach 1st grade.. was gone 6 weeks.... told kids I had a boo boo in belly and dr. was going to make me better... I did not go back until 6 wk. dr. release, and was able to get hugs w/ no hurt, and they were careful.... was a bit tiring.. they were ready for end of the year.. hyper and fun stuff, but all in all... I was fine... and they were , too.

I think that it is stressful, no matter the age, but the younger ones are probably more taxing. I teach 2nd and they are very energetic. I told them I was going to have surgery but it wasn't anything bad, I just needed to rest for several weeks.
One little boy who never listens (I have to repeat directions to him several times daily) says, "So what's wrong with your leg?" I told him it was fine....LOL They didn't ask any questions other than that. I miss them but I am glad to be off.