I had surgery on September 6th, so I am 17 days post-op. I am still a little sore, but overall, feeling much better than a week ago! I had my staples out six days ago. I have been cleared to walk which I have been doing, but told to wait another week and a half to go to the gym.

My dilemma is this: It is a beautiful day outside, and I am contemplating going kayaking with my husband. I'd like some feedback on whether anyone has done this a few weeks post op, and whether you think it is safe to do? I know, I know, I could call my surgeon's office and ask, but I figured I could grab some quick feedback here first!

Thanks for your thoughts and opinions! I appreciate it. I don't want to do anything that could interfere with healing, but I would love to burn some calories and LOVE to kayak!

My first thought... and mind you I have absolutely no medical knowledge other than basic common sense... is I would not go in a river or lake or any body of water other than my own private bathtub unless my incisions are 100% closed and healed. As far as just basic exercise, my doctor let me get back to it pretty quickly, but I took it easy on the abdominal muscles for a good, solid six weeks.

If you have a tandem Kayak, let your husband paddle. Otherwise, the abdominal workout might be too much since you're not supposed to be going to the gym yet. That's just my opinion. :-)

If you have a tandem Kayak, let your husband paddle. Otherwise, the abdominal workout might be too much since you're not supposed to be going to the gym yet. That's just my opinion. :-)

Thank you!

My first thought... and mind you I have absolutely no medical knowledge other than basic common sense... is I would not go in a river or lake or any body of Water other than my own private bathtub unless my incisions are 100% closed and healed. As far as just basic exercise, my doctor let me get back to it pretty quickly, but I took it easy on the abdominal muscles for a good, solid six weeks.

Thank you!