Sling Surgery and Exercise

I should also have included anyone that has had the AUS artificial sphincter surgery for this topic question. Although this a difference procedure it would be interesting to know what exercise is or is not recommended for AUS.

Doesn't: "Got the typical don't lift anything more than 5 lbs (gallon of milk) for 4-6 weeks. Walking is OK but nothing else" sum it up very well?

If you're asking - "can I carry two gallons of milk at the same time" - most of us are going to say DON'T DO IT.

Here is a response I received to an email I sent to Coloplast, makers of the Virtue sling. This person is in Marketing. Actually this is a bit more detailed than what I have learned from some of the doctors, especially the part about leg spreading etc. but it is common sense I guess:

"Yes, it is important to allow for proper healing of the sling before doing anything strenuous. I am not a physician, but the general guidelines we state in our instructions are at least 6 weeks without too much stretching of inner thigh (squats, rollerblading, etc), lifting anything heavier than 5 pounds, or even simple things like being careful getting in and out of cars that you do not spread your legs too far."

I just had my Ad Vance Sling installed on 4 March 2019. The recovery pain had been brutal, but the end result, so far is beyond my expectations! We see my Surgeon tomorrow for our first post op appointment, but already have been read the riot act, do nothing till cleared, at least 8 weeks!!! Post op from the RPP 5 years ago, I went on my roof and shoveled snow, 8 days post op, the day the catheter was pulled... what a dumbass I am... NOT THIS TIME!!! Bob