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Posted 2/4/2013 6:52 AM (GMT 0)
I'm 3 months post-op and currently have a temporary stoma bag.

Is it ok to be doing spinning? It's a 40-minute cycling class that is held at the gym. The hardcore one is an hour lesson but this 40-min one is more or less for beginners and is at a much slower pace. I used to do the hardcore one but don't think that would be a good choice for me now.

Would this type of exercise cause harm to your stomach or abdominal area? I'm just asking since it is post-op.
Posted 2/4/2013 11:31 AM (GMT 0)
Three months out should be just fine. I know spin uses some abs as you have to hold your alignment as you lean over the bike but, I wouldn't consider it intense in that way. My main concern would be hydration. Make sure you have plenty to drink during class and definitely your electrolyte drink of choice for after. Just listen to your body, go slow if you need to, and have a good time. The fantastic thing about spinning is that you can lower your resistance and just sit and pedal at an easy/moderate pace to rest without feeling awkward like you would standing around in an aerobics class.

Enjoy!
Posted 2/4/2013 12:11 PM (GMT 0)
I was told not to do anything on a bicycle because it does involve the abs, and not to involve the abs at all while I had a stoma and then wait 3 months after the reversal.
Posted 2/4/2013 2:20 PM (GMT 0)
If your surgeon ok's exercise then go ahead and do it. I have done all sorts of exercise, spinning included, oftentimes just 6weeks after an ileostomy surgery. I have never heard of anyone being told to avoid abdominal exercises just because they have a stoma.

So make sure your surgeon releases you for physical exercise. And yes.. pay attention to hydratiion.
Posted 2/4/2013 3:32 PM (GMT 0)
Ok well I guess I can call and confirm that with my surgeon first and then go ahead with it. Just thought I'd ask on here first to see what others do :) It takes hours and hours of waiting time just to see the surgeon and I wouldn't know how long I'd have to wait to get a response back if I called. But oh my, 6 weeks post-op and already spinning? Lol. Wow!
Posted 2/4/2013 3:42 PM (GMT 0)
You should be fine. The usual advice is; no lifting anything the first 3 weeks. I was out hiking 3 weeks post surgery and did just fine.

Sue
Posted 2/4/2013 5:55 PM (GMT 0)
After I was discharged, joined the gym 4 months, cycling 7 months. I had an open incision wound and was hospitalized a very long time. Start slow, see what resistance you can do. Do stay hydrated. My surgeon encouraged my tenacity, as long as I listened to my body and took care of it.
Posted 2/4/2013 6:30 PM (GMT 0)
I think you will be fine, just listen to your body. If your abs start to hurt, stop doing it. I have finished insanity and will be done with the insanity asylum today (yay!) And they both have tons of ab work, I asked the surgeon and he said that's fine. I just pay attention and if something starts to hurt, I stop. So far the only thing that's caused me any trouble is when I lay on my stomach holding my legs and chest up, and that puts too much pressure on the area so I modify it a bit.
Posted 2/4/2013 6:51 PM (GMT 0)
I am sure you will be fine. I was advised I could even start pilates 8 weeks post and all other exercise 6 weeks post.
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