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[Megan024]

how long do you have to wait until you can do any kind of excessice

[DexterLab]

My docs were emphatic about avoiding lifting and such until the incision had really healed. You are so immunocompromised at the beginning that they can't operate for a few months and a hernia at the incision would be not fun. However, they were pretty upbeat about walking right away.

[Megan024 in reply to DexterLab]

thank you for the gray information!

[Megan024 in reply to Megan024]

sorry that didn’t make sense ! I meant to say thank for clarifying areass that were unknown to me!!

[Eyak1971]

Have to agree with dexterlab, it is the type of exercise. Walking and moving is important to prevent blood clots after any operation. But beyond that you may want to not only talk to your doctor regularly but consider physical therapy to monitor your exercise routine. But give yourself credit for asking the question. You will have many more and feel free to ask on this forum as well as your medical support staff. You are at the beginning of a new journey.

[Megan024 in reply to Eyak1971]

thank you so much for the encouraging words!

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador]

Yes, my transplant center was very vocal about the importance of moving a week after surgery. I started walking a city block and every couple days increasing the distance and the length of time I was walking. this is a great time of year for it. Because of your meds you heal slower than the average person might after surgery. And for some weight lifting may not be in your future. At the 10 year point I developed an incisional hernia in my transplant scar. My abdominal nerves were not happy. I had it repaired twice and am now fine. No abdominal stress for me.

Take care and walk! Best of luck to you. Live Life!! Iam 23+ years post transplant.

[Megan024 in reply to WYOAnne]

Great Advise . So happy you’re doing well. Blessing s to you !

[Megan024 in reply to WYOAnne]

Wow grants! That gives me so much hope! Take care!

[Transplant2018]

I was told to walk while in the hospital and to walk daily following discharge. For the first few days I could only walk short distances, but was up to about 2 miles by the second week. The only real limitation was no lifting until the incision had healed.

[Megan024 in reply to Transplant2018]

Makes sense ! I will just be happy to get up and walk -!

[Megan024 in reply to Transplant2018]

Congrats! sounds like you at a very good outcome! Thank you for thr i formation

[Megan024]

oh that’s great that you can eventually get back to weight training -God willing of course! Thank you !!