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Tue, 10-16-2007 - 10:36pm

Hi,


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Registered: 02-27-2001
Tue, 10-16-2007 - 11:21pm
Hi Lanie and welcome to the board.
Nancy

"Make Choices that bring you joy"  cl-Patty


 


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Registered: 10-15-2007
Wed, 10-17-2007 - 12:24am

Thanks Nancy. My Dr says I don't qualify for the laparoscopy either. Bummer. That is supposed to be the easiest recovery. But vaginally is the next best and that is how mine is to be done. I read alot about walking right away so I defnitely plan on doing that. There is so much info on the web that it is scary! I want to know but then I don't, you know what I mean?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 10-17-2007 - 7:44am

Welcome, Lanie! I had a total hysterectomy a year ago 10/24. I also had 2 other surgeries the same day. The dr. didn't tell me to stop exercising prior to the surgery, but I wasn't even allowed to vacuum for 3 months after the surgery. I think due to the other surgeries, I'm now no longer allowed to lift over 20 lbs. EVER! It is very frustrating and limiting, because I was used to doing lots of manual yard labor myself and now I have to ask for help and wait for it instead of doing it myself.


It is very important to follow your dr's. instructions to heal properly and avoid complications. Best of luck!

       ~~Rhonda~~


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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 10-17-2007 - 7:46am

My stomach looked as though I was about 5 months pregnant for a while. Since I've been doing Zumba, I've noticed (and others have) a major improvement.


I wonder if you could ride a bike instead of running. It's not high impact, but would still give a good cardio workout.

       ~~Rhonda~~


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Registered: 02-08-2001
Wed, 10-17-2007 - 8:10am

Welcome to the board Lanie. I haven't had any major surgery since 1988 when I had my gallbladder removed the "Old fashioned"way. Of course, I was much younger then :)! It is important to follow doctor's instructions. It can be a very frustrating experience when you're used to do something.

I know a couple of the ladies here have undergone surgery so I'm sure they can tell you firsthand what they were told.

Lots of good luck with your surgery and hope that you'll stick around!

Susan

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Registered: 02-27-2001
Wed, 10-17-2007 - 11:31am
I didn't qualify for vaginal either, so I had an incisioin.
Nancy

"Make Choices that bring you joy"  cl-Patty


 


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Registered: 01-03-2001
Wed, 10-17-2007 - 1:06pm
Hi and welcome to the board. I enjoy running and agree that any time you take a break it's harder to get back to

Miss P




 

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Registered: 06-06-2007
Wed, 10-17-2007 - 4:52pm

Hi Lanie and welcome


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Registered: 06-13-2006
Thu, 10-18-2007 - 11:39am

Hi, and welcome. Good luck on your upcoming surgery. I didn't have a hysterectomy but I had surgery last Dec which turned out to be more than expected. I also have had 4 foot surgeries and had to stop exercising for 8 weeks with being on crutches. (Oh also had a heart attack almost 2 years

Keep on keeping on!     


Grace  


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Registered: 07-14-2003
Thu, 10-18-2007 - 12:37pm

Hi,

I am interested in replies to this as well. I was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm last year and given the option to wait for surgery. I do not qualify for the less-invasive procedure, so it's full-on neurosurgery. DH and I are taking a trip in November; when we return, I'm getting back in touch with the neurosurgeon for follow-up and to probably start the path towards surgery. This surgery requires a minimum 1-week hospital stay; nobody can say for sure how well the recovery will go because everyone is different. I'm trying now to get in the best shape I can because I believe that will only aid in my recovery. The ironic thing is that because I am already in good shape, eat well, don't smoke, don't binge drink and have my BP under control, that reduces the chances of the aneurysm bursting - it also makes me a better candidate for surgery.

Keep us posted; I think listening to our doctors and our bodies are the two most important things. Post-surgery recovery is probably more important than returning to our previous level of fitness.l If we push it too soon, we may end up hurting ourselves more in the long run. I know this is easy to say; I'll be anxious to get back to my workouts, too. I think it's also about wanting to "get back to normal."

Good luck!










Judy 

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