5k 10 days after surgery?

[Maria Kae Smith 6]

I need opinions (or medical advise). I am supposed to walk in a 5k tomorrow- a fundraiser for ALS. I had surgery on September 9- do you think this is okay??

I feel great. And have been out and about. I've been shopping, Wales around malls and such. Just not sure about walking in this 5k. What do you think??

Thanks!

[toasty 371]

I think this is going to be tough for anyone to answer for you. It will largely depend on how you feel.

I had my surgery on Sept. 11, I also feel great now with no real pain, and I am walking 5000 steps a day, which for me is about 2 miles a day. I could probably push myself a little more too.

A 5K is a little over 3 miles. Personally, I think this would be too much for me all at one time just yet (I have walked 5Ks no problem in the past). If I were able to take a rest along the way it would work, but all at once would be difficult.

YMMV. Only person who can really answer this is you.

[tdhaddox 118]

I was supposed to do a 5k today with my husband. My surgery was 8/31, I opted to not do it as I don't want to over due it and then be miserable the rest of the day, just in case it was too much. I'm a nurse and my normal walk is a fast walk, it's just natural for me. I walked a lot at work Monday my first day back and was miserable. It's a personal choice I think.

[TXMissy 211]

My surgeon said that if it hurt don't do it. At 5 days post op I couldn't walk that much, 10 days it would have been a close call, 15 days no problems. Definitely something you have to decide for yourself.

[Maria Kae Smith 6]

Thank you all for your responses. I did do it. And I am not in any pain- just tired. I walked with my extended family and being we had many kids we went slow and stopped a few times which helped me. Plus they all knew I had surgery and were willing to help in any way possible.

[jess9395 5,448]

Wow!

[Knitchic 97]

Great thread as my husband just asked tonight on our evening walk how much I should be walking after surgery.

[Niki15 198]

I had my surgery and was supposed to have done the color run shortly after and did not because I was not well enough

[Maria Kae Smith 6]

As of right now I am sorta regretting it. I felt fine, but had some awful repercussions. I ended up extremely constipated and needed an enema. And my body is sore.

But I am glad I raised money and helped support a cause I believe in.