Hi

I had my surgery May 28th and I am walking daily. I've felt pretty good with no pains or soreness except today I am very sore. The soreness is in my abdomin, like I did too many situps (and I couldnt do any right now)... I walked about an hour yesterday... could I have possibly over did it?

Should I take a break from walking so often?

Or is this normal??

Thank you :bored:

Its probably a sign that you over did it. Try walking for 20 minute intervals several times a day. If the pain persists call the doc, right away! Keep your head up!

I totally did that about 2 weeks ago, I had done a kickboxing class, although low impact, it did hurt. I got scared that I slipped my band or something, my dr ofc was closed and I wasn't sure if I should go to the ER so I decided that I'd waited it out thinking that I overdid it and sure enough the next day I was A-OK. If you don't feel comfortable call your doctor right away!

Glad to hear you are doing better Foxxy!

I totally did that about 2 weeks ago, I had done a kickboxing class, although low impact, it did hurt. I got scared that I slipped my band or something, my dr ofc was closed and I wasn't sure if I should go to the ER so I decided that I'd waited it out thinking that I overdid it and sure enough the next day I was A-OK. If you don't feel comfortable call your doctor right away!

Foxxy,

When did you begin exercising following our surgery? I had my surgery the morning of June 2 and my abdomen is still sore and very swollen. I can't wait to start my workout regime, but I can't due to the swelling of my abdomen. I am beginning to think that something is work. Following my visit to the doctor's office prior to returning to work, my doctor told me that the swellingness was normal. That was last week, but I am still swollen and sore. Is this normal?:wink:

Glad to hear you are doing better Foxxy!

Jenny,

When did you know you were ready to begin exercising? I am still very swollen and sore and not able to workout.:wink:

Foxxy,

When did you begin exercising following our surgery? I had my surgery the morning of June 2 and my abdomen is still sore and very swollen. I can't wait to start my workout regime, but I can't due to the swelling of my abdomen. I am beginning to think that something is work. Following my visit to the doctor's office prior to returning to work, my doctor told me that the swellingness was normal. That was last week, but I am still swollen and sore. Is this normal?:wink:

I had surgery May 15 and I went to the gym a couple of times like the week after, I only did fast walkin on the treadmill for like 30 min. At my first check up the week after my surgeon said it was ok to do the kick box class, but I didn't do it until like my 3rd week. As far as the swelling it went away after the 2nd week, so I wouldn't worry too much, everybody's body is different. BUT only we know our bodies and if you feel uncomfortable then you should bring it up to your doctor again.

Also, did you happen to lift anything heavy? You have to be careful of that as well.

Edited June 16, 200917 yr by Foxxy

Glad to hear you are doing better Foxxy!

Thank you!

:wink:

I know my surgeon said to wait 5-6 weeks before doing really physical exercise. I started walking far before that though. Walking is a great way to start, swimming is also great but of course when you incisions heal! Good luck!