How soon....?

I just had my surgery on March 12th. The doctor said I could go back to regular activity asap. Minus the 10 lbs lifting and arm above my head. I'm a very active person. What can I do?!

5 Comments

It all depends

by NiceNiecey - 2014-03-17 03:03:49

On how you feel. I was very active too and when I got my PM, the doctor said I could resume traveling and all activities right away and had no restrictions.

Unfortunately, I felt lousy until about 6 weeks afterwards. Had I felt well, I'd have gone back to business as usual but I really couldn't.

Do whatever you're able to do without over doing it. Don't get over tired which tends to make my heart rhythms even crazier.

And pay attention to any goofy symptoms and report them right away. Sounds like you're doing very well. All the best.

Niecey

This sucks...

by peacock - 2014-03-17 06:03:00

I'm 27.... I shouldn't have to be restricted!!! This is something that was just thrown at me. I want to go back to work (BTW I work for the TSA) This sucks.

Whatever you feel like doing

by Jonny - 2014-03-17 06:03:57

Think if you are like most of us then you will be a bit tentative about how much to do. You have had a big cut, stitches and a shed load of antibiotics hitting your system, so each of us will react differently. I tried to carry on as normal but found in the first 3 or 4 days I tired quickly, but after that it was business as usual. Best of luck. John

It's up to you

by KAG - 2014-03-17 11:03:06

How you feel will tell you what you can do, or not do. Just remember that you've been cut open and a foreign object (plus wires) has been installed in you. Your body will need to heal and adjust to your new little buddy. How long that takes depends on how fast you heal.

Differs in people

by LTaukiri - 2014-03-30 11:03:03

I agree with KAG, it does tend to differ depending on the individual, everyone heals at different rates and there are quite a few factors at play, general health and wellbeing of the individual, any underlying health problems etc.

Kudos for being so eager to get back into normal routines but trust me, the recovery time is needed, otherwise, if complications arise or the stitches come apart, well that's adds even more recovery time to the mix, and from the sounds of things, its something you really don't want.

Think of it as a small holiday. :)

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