Quick exercise question

Mike, the best way to get a clear answer is to call the doc's office and ask. I'd think it would be ok, the whole issue with lifting is to keep from straining anything in the pelvis (a hernia at this point would be bad news.)

The elliptical pulled too much in my groin area early on. I would start with walking on the treadmill very slowly and see how it goes.

The impact of the exercise may also come later in the day. Doc said start VERY slowly so I walked 15 min at 2.5 mph which felt OK at the time. By that afternoon I was sore, recliner-bound and slept the rest of the day.

Jon

I was walking 3 miles a day within 72 hours, on the elliptical as soon as cath came out[2weeks] and just kept on going from there. I had prattdrain in for 5 weeks. the tube kept breaking as I walked and all kine slime,lidat{pidgin for like that} would ooze out. I was back in decent running form within 3 months. 6.5 years later I'm in better shape than I was pre surgery. Im very close to 73. Yeah it will give you pause to rest…but it gets better. Drink water, but excess is not the answer. if your piss is clear you are hydrated. Dull pain is "normally" ok. Sharp pain is not. Easy on the weights.. one day at a time and soon you will be back stronger than you were. Recovery from prostectemy is not a walk in the park…tho should not keep you from it either. Be advised, I was very fit going in and am patient to a fault… regards...

Shouldn't be any problem with the elliptical. Things to avoid is e.g. sit-ups and heavy lifts (risk for hernia) and bicycle rides (not good for the saved nerves).