Hello I am hoping for surgery in May or June. I am an active softball player ( 4 nights a week ) and my surgeon said I will be able to resume playing shortly (within the week ) after surgery. I would like to ask all of you who have had surgery, what is the likely hood of that? Do you suggest it? I have a high pain tolerance but I am concerned of it slipping or doing damage. Thanks in advance for all your much appreciated advise.

Julie

I walked 2 miles day after surgery. Was on my stationary bike after 3 days. Back in the pool after 7 days. Only restriction I had was that I could not lift anything over 25 lbs. Yes I believe you could be playing within a week.

Banded 3/23/10

Weight 427

Current weight 336

Thank you Panfisher. Your weightloss is definitely inspiring. I hope I can do half as well!! congrats!!:thumbup:

I felt pretty crappy for the first 3-4 days after surgery. By the end of the week, though, I felt great. My doctor doesn't clear anyone for real exercise until the 2-week post-op visit-- and at that time I started back very regularly and with some intensity (group exercise, running, etc.)

How people feel after surgery varies widely-- you just never know how you're gonna feel until after. So you'll have to play it by ear and listen to your body.

My doc is pretty conservative......he dosn't give the go ahead to resume exercise for 4 weeks. He allows walking untill then