Hi, had surgery 2/16 and I feel great! Prior to getting sick I was riding mtn bikes, 4-6 days a week and avg 30-60 miles a ride! (divorced since 12/07 so plenty of free time) in 10/10 I developed an abcess and all down hill since then, feeling terrible and couch ridden since then. How long after surgery did you get back to normal workouts? The Dr. said 6 weeks, but thats for lifting, so I will see what he says about riding. Thanks, Billy!
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It took me quite a while to really work out again...probably about 2 months until I felt well enough. I did do some walking before then, but not really considered working out.
I have been walking everyday. I am 14 days out from surgery and feel 95% better than before! It scares me as to how sick the abcess and fistula were making me. Sitting on the couch right now I feel normal, ready to ride my mtn bike 50-60 miles! I know I must give my body time to heal, I won't return to work until prob April 1st(my work is gigving me full pay and benefits for up to 6 months) I could go back sooner as I am a Superviser for a auto supplier, so I walk around alot but don't do to much heavy work! It is hard not to jump the gun and hit the gym, I am seeing the surgeon today to see what he says, but I feel real good and I know to take it easy for a while longer! thanks Billy.
Well Dr. says resume light cardio, treadmill and bike. I am pumped! I know not to over do it and listen to to my body, but I really feel good and am eating normal, feels weird to eat and not feel any pain after a meal! Surgery was the best thing I have ever done, health wise!
Hi all! I just got back from lifetime, walked 10 min on treadmill and 15 min on bike. Walking out of the gym I felt a few sharp pains in my lower right, not sure what it was, maybe intestines moving around? not sure? but I am home and feel fine! It was nice to get out, I have not been on my bike or to a gym since late Oct, last year. That is when I developed the abcess and lower right fistula. It was awesome to feel normal! if there is such a thing. I am so happy I had the bowel resection! prob the best thing I have done for my health! later! Billy.
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I started working out with weights about one month after surgery, but REAL light weight and was careful of working the area of the surgery. At 6 months I went full bore and have done well. My sugery was in June and I am in the gym everyday, just know your body and when it is done for the day stop. Wish you the best
Well, I am on a regular diet, but am a little afraid to eat steak or my honey stinger protein bars, the nuts scare me a little so I am going to hold off for a while. Went to lifetime yesterday with my support team(ex-wife and 12 yr old daughter)hit the treadmill for 20 min at a brisk walk and stationary bike for 15 min at a decent pace. It felt great to get out to the gym and I even broke a sweat! I feel great now but my right groin is a litttle sore, and I had the same feeling when my inestine was leaking out of my lower right abdomin. I have a GI appt next week to see what maint meds Im going on and check my B12 level, which I am concerned about, even though my energy level is fine. I had 12 inch small bowel taken out so I am worried about B12 level in my body. I feel real good, almost normal and will be ready for spring mtn bike riding season! Later Billy
