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Posted 1/4/2014 3:59 AM (GMT 0)
How long after surgery should I wait before going for walks? Riding bmx?
Posted 1/4/2014 1:08 PM (GMT 0)
If able, you should be walking daily.

Not sure about the BMX...
Posted 1/4/2014 3:01 PM (GMT 0)
The first thing you have to do after about any surgery is walk the hospital halls.

Dan
Posted 1/5/2014 1:06 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, I had two and half feet of my small bowel removed in September 2013 and was walking the hospital halls the day after.  Was in the hospital for three weeks and walked everyday.  When I came home I walked everyday with a cane for support.  Walking is the best thing you can do for recovery.  Hope this helps! Take care!
Posted 1/5/2014 3:44 AM (GMT 0)
When your surgeon clears you for "normal activities" you can probably BMX bike. That typically happens at your six or eight week follow-up. But talk to them about your activity. And you might want to invest in Ostomy Armour (search the web).

Walking is for always :)
Posted 1/8/2014 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
I'm about 4 weeks out from additional surgery and have put a call into my surgeon to ask about some light exercise. I'm getting bored sitting at home all day and it too cold to go out to walk. I'm hoping i can use some light weights or a resistance band to work out my arms and back.

I'll post again when I get a call back. But definitely walking at your own pace is high;y recommended!
Posted 1/9/2014 2:37 PM (GMT 0)
I just got a call from my surgeon. No lifting for 3 months but walking and jogging are encouraged! I'm not quite up to my normal walking speed but it's getting there. I guess I'll have to walk the halls in my apartment building as it too cold to go outside.
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