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Posted 4/6/2010 7:12 PM (GMT 0)

I would like to know when stationary bike exercise can be resumed after robotic prostatectomy?  Any recommendations will be appreciated.

Posted 4/6/2010 7:21 PM (GMT 0)
I was told no bike riding for six weeks since the perineum and tissues just inside have been pretty roughed up with stitches nearby. Wouldn't hurt to call your surgeons sec. I'm assuming you are addressing exercise AFTER prostatecomy right?
Posted 4/6/2010 7:25 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you - yes it is after prostatecomy...
Posted 4/6/2010 7:25 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry about my question as you addressed your procedure and I missed it. The areas supposed to be so tender Henry Ford includes a donut pillow to sit on. Personally I never did hurt in that area. had my DaVinci 2/10/10.
Posted 4/6/2010 7:26 PM (GMT 0)
Definitely want to follow your surgeons orders on something like that, I couldn't imagine being able to until at least 6 - 8 weeks out
Posted 4/6/2010 11:25 PM (GMT 0)
Sharp, my guy just let me back on the bike at 8 weeks. Tim
Posted 4/7/2010 7:02 AM (GMT 0)
Hi
Writing from the Netherlands where there are more bikes than people.
I checked my notes as cycling is something I do a lot of and it was important for me to know when I could get back in the saddle.
I had my da Vinci on 29th July 2009 and was back on my pushbike on 10th September 2009 which was six weeks after the operation.
I asked the doc first and he said it would be okay after about 5 weeks. So check with your surgeon first.

On the first day I simply sat on the bike and lifted my feet off the ground a couple of times to check it was not painful;
second day I cycled round the parking area by our appartment for about a minute;
third day I went about a mile;
fourth day about four miles.
I also made sure I had a comfortable saddle. (I have a soft gel-filled one anyway)
It is also impossible to cycle anywhere here without going on brick/cobbled roads at some point, which was not as comfortable as tarmac/asphalt, but I was able to cope with bumps by taking more of my weight on my feet.
I also avoided streets with busy traffic situations so as to avoid sudden braking, stopping, swerving etc.

And, importantly, something I noticed right away, and for many weeks, was that when I got off the bike I had a very small leak of urine, or felt like I was going to have one, and that was one reason I kept a pad in for longer than was really necessary.

I guess a stationary bike will however be more comfortable, doesn't involve traffic and is closer to the bathroom! (And easy to use when it's raining)

Alred
Posted 4/7/2010 3:28 PM (GMT 0)
My stationary bike is a recumbent.  Sort of like sitting back in an easy chair.  I started using that after about three weeks.  I did not attempt to get on my road bike for over two months.

Posted 4/7/2010 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
Got rid of my stationary bike and got a treadmill. Much more comfortable and a lot more fun.

All the best to you.

Magaboo

Posted 4/7/2010 4:58 PM (GMT 0)

When I was in my '20's and 30's, I ran (including a marathon in 1985, one of the stupidest things I ever did - humans aren't built to run that far).  Eventually I injured my knee, and I turned to the stationary bike, 3-4 times a week, 45 minutes per session, hard exercise.  Kept that up until my PC operation (rode for the last time two days before surgery). 

I never went back to the bike - now I just walk when I can (the pressures of trying to keep my job during this Great Recession mean I often don't get home until late at night).

I miss the bike and being in shape, and I know it's stupid, but I just can't get back on.  When I used to get off, my legs would be wobbly for a few seconds and my crotch area would be numb for a few minutes.  I realize that there is absolutely no scientific evidence to support this, but I still wonder if all that pressure on that area for all those years caused/exacerbated my PC.  eyes

Anyway, thanks for letting me get that off my chest.

Zen9 

 

Posted 4/7/2010 5:17 PM (GMT 0)
My uro told me not to straddle anything for a couple months. At 2 months I was out on my ATV bouncing around and had no problems.

Ricky2
Posted 4/16/2010 6:22 PM (GMT 0)
questions for t-dog

getting da vinci in june.
48 years old, 3+3, localized, i am very healthy and atletics

very anxious to hear you experience, prep, surgery and after.

wanting learns from other who have gone thru what will go thru

thx
Posted 4/17/2010 2:38 AM (GMT 0)
I started riding my mountain/road bike on paved streets at six weeks from open surgery. Wal-Mart sells a Bell Bicycle Seat that has an open area right where you want it to be after a prostatectomy. It's padded well too, and not much more than $20.
Posted 4/23/2010 9:23 PM (GMT 0)
I've just visited my Dr. and he adviced me against using stationary bike prior to 5-6 months after prostatectomy

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