Hi all,

Anyone out there a mountain/trail biker? This was something I was getting into before surgery (I'm one of those lucky ones who is pretty muscular under all the pudge. ) and I want to get back into it as soon as possible.

My surgeon said two weeks before riding, but two different nurses from the surgeon's office said six weeks. Both said I could ride on paved trails as soon as I felt up to it, but my concern really is the rough twisty trails. I'm in Florida, so there's no steep climbs on any of the ones I ride. And yes, I've wrecked a few times, but I plan on taking it veeeeeeeery sloooooow at first.

Anyway, if anyone does this or has any input, let me know. Thanks in advance!

I would wait the 6 weeks. I started riding 2 weeks out and I can tell you the port hurts like heck and remains sore. Let the port heal properly before putting strain on the muscle that the port is attached to. Just my opinion.

I would wait the 6 weeks. I started riding 2 weeks out and I can tell you the port hurts like heck and remains sore. Let the port heal properly before putting strain on the muscle that the port is attached to. Just my opinion.

Thanks Jake! Probably wise, even though the weather here is PERFECT and I'm going nutty wanting to do it. Was it the bouncing on the trails, or actually the action of riding the bike? I have a paved path I can ride on that is smooth and I can go slow.

Thanks Jake! Probably wise, even though the weather here is PERFECT and I'm going nutty wanting to do it. Was it the bouncing on the trails, or actually the action of riding the bike? I have a paved path I can ride on that is smooth and I can go slow.

Teri00,

We have paved bike trails here in Albuquerque New Mexico making the ride smooth. The pain started when I put the bike into the bigger gears and the use of more muscle to peddle. If you keep your bike on the lower/faster gears you will be ok. Just take it slow. I'm overly cautious because shortly after my first fill, my port unattached from the muscle and I had to get another surgery to get it reattached. I wonder if maybe I over did it at the beginning. My doc says she does not think so, but, I do remember that it hurt but I continued to ride hard. Just take it easy and I'm sure you'll be fine. Jake

HI,

My name is Traci and I am from Indiana. I also mountain bike, and I am 4 years out from my surgery.

I noticed you were having your's back in April. How are you doing????

Hope well, please email me anytime...

Traci

Hi all,

Anyone out there a mountain/trail biker? This was something I was getting into before surgery (I'm one of those lucky ones who is pretty muscular under all the pudge. ) and I want to get back into it as soon as possible.

My surgeon said two weeks before riding, but two different nurses from the surgeon's office said six weeks. Both said I could ride on paved trails as soon as I felt up to it, but my concern really is the rough twisty trails. I'm in Florida, so there's no steep climbs on any of the ones I ride. And yes, I've wrecked a few times, but I plan on taking it veeeeeeeery sloooooow at first.

Anyway, if anyone does this or has any input, let me know. Thanks in advance!