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So I'm not a real runner by any means but I like to alternate running and walking in 6 minute intervals currently (so I can get 2 miles done in half an hour usually) How soon after surgery were people who do run able to resume it or start. My surgeon is saying 6 weeks but at the same time he seemed a bit surprised by the question so I assume I was the first patient to ask (or possibly just the first patient my size to ask).

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Listen to what your doctor says. In the meantime brisks walks are really good for you too. Amazing you can do so much. I just started exercising and its just on my wii. Keep up the good work!

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Actually my fear is that 6 weeks of just walking will set my meager running habit back. It took a year to build up the muscles to handlle the 6 minute bursts as it is.

I'll do as instructed by my surgeon I was just wondering about other people's experiences.

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My Dr said exercise as tolerated. He said to get back to walking as soon as I felt able to and progress as I felt comfortable. I think I started a light jog after 3-4 weeks. The only weird thing (that I never heard anyone else talk about) was I would get a tight feeling where my port was. It almost felt like it was swelling up. When that would happen I would just slow down to a really slow walk. I think I would get the tight feeling for to 3-4 months after surgery. It has been just over a year now and I don't get that anymore.

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I'm running 6 weeks post-op and feel good. Listen to your body and your doctor. Best wishes!

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Walking...day of surgery

Aerobic activity...4 weeks

all exercise etc...6 weeks

But that was based upon on how I felt/was doing at post op check ups.

If you've been a runner for a year now, and walk at a fast speed for 6 weeks, I think it will take less than 6 weeks to get back to where you were. I know running friends who give up running for 6 weeks after pregnancy (and some time before) get back into it in less than 2 months after the 6 week wait.

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