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Posted 11/20/2011 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
This tuesday will be 10 weeks post surgery, I'm back at work 100%. Now I'm staring at my weights and punching bag wondering when can I start working out again? My first post PSA test is in Dec 8 and the doc meeting on the 16th. should I just wait till then?

 

Posted 11/20/2011 3:55 PM (GMT 0)
I am old school on this subject. I would wait fully until you see your doctor again, it's not that long away, and get clearance from him. You body has just recently underwent a magor and complex surgery. You wouldn't want to do anything to hurt yourself or to have a setback in your recovery.

David
Posted 11/20/2011 4:03 PM (GMT 0)
Purgatory thanks,
Posted 11/20/2011 4:25 PM (GMT 0)
I agree, wait and talk to your Doc. He may say fine -- go ahead and start. I think I started around 10 weeks after my second surgery. I started slowly and increased weight and intensity over a few months. I mostly let my body tell me how fast to progress. If anything hurt (beyond the normal workout soreness) I would back off a little. I would not try to set records on lifting, etc. I am big fan of having good, controlled form over just going for heavy weights. I get much better results that way and I think it also makes working out a little safer after a big surgery.
Posted 11/20/2011 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
Maybe I'll just work harder(physically) at work for now ;-)
Posted 11/20/2011 5:55 PM (GMT 0)
Probably safer to wait but must say it sure it tempting to do some light workout.

Cajun Jeff
Posted 11/20/2011 6:19 PM (GMT 0)
cmetalman -
-the basic rule of thumb I was told was no lifting 10# or more (weight of a laptop computer) for 6 week post RP (can't remember if you were open radical surgery or robotic surgery) -
-you could do the cardio treadmill routine ( no incline - hard on lower region) to keep your metabolism up.
-as the others have said - you can wait until dec 8 (only 18 days away) - and see if Santa came early this year with a good pathology report !
:-)
-take care,
Bronson
Posted 11/21/2011 2:28 AM (GMT 0)
I feel the same way.I worked out seven days a week and felt that i was in the best shape of my life.a totle gym rat.I really miss.Im glad you posted on this subject. Im going to take the same advice that others have given you and take it easy as the doctor orders.
Posted 11/21/2011 11:55 AM (GMT 0)
tatt2man thanks for the reply,no more then 10lbs? I guess I won't be able to do curls with the thanksgiving turkey.
bogerman50,I have all the the free weights and equipment I need in my basement so It makes it even harder to resist. But I am going to take everyones advice and wait and hopefully I join the zero club and celebrate by working out.(wife thinks I'm nuts).
Posted 11/21/2011 1:17 PM (GMT 0)
My doctor stressed that I was to do nothing for 12 weeks and after that to ease myself back into it, which is exactly what I did. I took another 4 weeks to build back up to where I could start playing hockey again. It was one of the hardest parts of the recovery, not being able to do anything physical.

He said some of his patients get active sooner without any trouble, by why risk giving yourself a hernia for the sake of a few weeks. 

Posted 11/22/2011 7:46 PM (GMT 0)
I had surgery end of Oct 09, and was on a  5 (NOT 10, 5) pound weight limit for two months. Then it was bumped up to 10 for another two. I was cleared for "real" exercise mid March following surgery, but was still having bits of suture material "bubble up" in March.

Not being a fanatic about extra exercise (I've always gotten a lot in miles of walking everyday to/from and at work), I actually started a walking program after surgery. I've kept it up, but it is more of a pain than enjoyable. The post-RT fatigue has never left me, and I really have to force exercise of any sort.

 

Posted 11/23/2011 12:36 AM (GMT 0)
I started back on the iron at 10 weeks. I am so glad that I did because it has helped with the depression that came post surgery. I do admit that some lifts can be a little "damp" but so be it. Life goes on.
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