How long after a fully hysterectomy can you use a power plate and what exercises do you avoid?

[cascob]

[boxtops]

I would ask your consultant, everyone is different in how quickly they heal - going back too soon to strenuous exercise can do you more harm than good. They don't recommend twelve weeks off work for nothing!

[cascob]

First time on a forum so please bear with me!
I am not feeling too bad. Had first full week at work so am very tired. I wasn't as dedicated as you sound at the gym - only a couple of times a week. I also have my own pony and can not ride for 5 months - that is a killer! My doc says no gym for 5 months and had op 11th November - that is an awful long time! How about you?

[cascob]

47. Had endometriosis for several years; suffered with pain, heavy constant bleeding, miscarriages and unable to have children etc

[boxtops]

Cas, it's worth waiting. My sister in law had the same op before me (and mine was 17 years ago now) and she said "give up your life for 3 months and you won't regret it" and they were such wise words. People I know who have done too much too soon have ended up taking a lot longer to fully recover. You need to give it until at least the middle of Feb before starting gentle exercise - your abdominal muscles will have suffered quite a bit of trauma during the op. and you need to give them time to get sorted and healed before you put any unnecessary strain on them.

[cascob]

Thanks guys. Not too bad on hormone treatment expect finding it tricky to sleep for more than a couple of hours most nights even though I fall into bed feeling exhausted. Have 2 dogs so walk those every night when I get home so getting some exercise. Any idea about the power plate? I think most exercises require core stability don't they? How about swimming?

[boxtops]

Cas, have a look at http://www.safemenopa...for-hysterectomy.html - it's an advert but it'll give you an idea. Also if you put "exercise post hysterectomy" into Google it'll come up with quite a few links you might like to check over. I hope this helps!

[cascob]

Thanks box and pod you have been very helpful. Off to bed now as reading very funny book and hope to fall asleep reading it! Take care.

[tamirra]

Poodicat ive had one when i was 25 if you email me i can tell you more, didnt know you were waiting for one?