Question:
Hi, I am considering a TT, but am very concerned about how long I will be out of commission. I run, lift weights, play tennis, and rollerblade.
How long before you can actually go full steam to your former exercise schedule if you have a TT with MR and ? The thought of not being able to do much for a long time is so y, enough to make me reconsider having a TT!
Thanks so much for any responses, I am so torn with indecision.
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Hi Kimberk, I was able to go back full swing comfortably after about 6 weeks. I started slowly at about week 3 or 4. At seven monthes now, I sometimes feels tender to the touch but love the results!! Good luck!!
Robin
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I am the same as Robin- went back to full exercise and teaching at 6 weeks- started back slowly at 3 weeks- and that was even after complications....
Your body will tell you when you can go back.
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I have worked out 6-7 days a week for 20 years (running 3 days a week, weight training anad aerobic weight training the other days). I worked out til the day before my surgery (tt, mr, hr, a little to outer hips). I am 47 years old, but I was very fit. I am at 7.5 weeks and have started again with light workouts, but it is very slow. The swelling from working out is great and the tummy and hips are quite uncomfortable. I believe it will be worth it in the long run, but the recovery for me has been extremely slow. Good luck to you.
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I'm older ,46, and seemed to have a harder time bouncing back from the TT. I started walking a mile a t3 -4 weeks, jogging at 6 weeks (but at half the distance) I didnt return fully to all exercise until 8 weeks.
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What about abdominal work post MR? I'm an ab fiend so I don't hurt my back...
Amy
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i started walking at about 10 days after FTT/MR... went back to spinning classes with no lifts/jumps at about 3 weeks, started jogging/walking also at 3 weeks, etc. started light weights also at about 3 weeks... maybe half of my former weights (i lift pretty heavy normally).
at 6 weeks, i am doing my usual 2 spinning classes full blast, 3 weight sessions at about 75% weights, running 35 minutes 3 times a week, and have just resumed yoga. also just resumed very light abs work, very light and few reps.
i was also very worried about being out of commission for too long, esp. re weight gain, and exercise is my sanity saver, esp. once i went back to work.
i have been lucky with a smooth relatively easy recovery, some swelling, but not too bad, and no infections, seromas, etc.
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Thanks for all of the replies, it is very helpful and encouraging.
You ladies are pretty amazing, I am impressed! I just hope that by 8 weeks I can be back to light jogging and some tennis. If I can lift light weights too, I would be ecstatic!
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I started back with my yoga practice at 6 weeks. I started slow and was 110 percent at 8weeks post op.
Mary Ann
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Mary Ann,
That is wonderful! Did you have MR and/or with your TT?
Also, do you still swell after your yoga workout?
Thanks
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lltj70........when are you going to put up some after pics?
just wanted to say congrats for taking charge of your life and making yourself a healthier person.
how much did you lose 200+ pounds??
wow........great work!