Post Op question...

[fixedgeargirl]

I had a c-section 5 years ago, so I know how icky abdominal surgery can make you feel. I was able to ride my fixed gear up and down the road 5 weeks later, about 12-15 miles at a time. I would be wary of mtb, what with the bouncing and the occasional need to hammer up a little rise. That sudden effort could easily strain those healing tissues and cause a setback. I found that just keeping some miles on my legs and getting up the sustained rises on the road helped keep me in some state of fitness, more than if I sat on the couch taking Percosets, anyway!

I would reiterate what PPs have said, listen to your body. You are not wimpy if you back off at the first twinge of pain - that's a signal from some seriously traumatized tissues that need to be babyed for a while. It's good to ask your MD about his recommendations, but a sports physical therapist, especially one familiar with abdominal traumas, is a specialist with knowledge and resources your MD may not have. A PT may also better understand your drive to return to sport and be able to help with the psychological aspect, too.

Take care and recovey quickly!!