Resistance Exercise after surgical wound heals.

Is it going to be possible for me to resume some resistance exercise after my surgical wounds heal?  For years I have done pushups, situps and leg lifts from a Slant Board and bench presses using a Nordic Flex Gold Cable Machine.  I also do curls with dumbells.  Is the strength training component of my exercise program now history or are there ways and means ? Does anyone have any ideas regarding resumption of aerobic exercise?  How soon after I return home, assuming there are no complicatiuons, can I resume using my treadmill or riding my road bike?   Sid aka Cardiac Man.

2 Comments

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by Tracey_E - 2016-07-14 16:44:34

They tell us not to lift anything heavy or raise the arm higher than shoulder level for anywhere from 2-8 weeks, depending on the doctor. 6 weeks is average. As long as you don't have other issues, you should be able to walk as soon as you feel up to it. I was out walking the day I was released. After the healing period, pretty much anything goes as long as you don't risk a direct hard hit to the device (contact sports like football). Many of us here do Crossfit, trialthlons, weightlifting, paddling, with no restrictions. 

Pay attention to swelling in your arm

by RosieG - 2016-07-16 00:57:27

I developed a blood clot near the wires of the pacer (subclavian vein), and my doctor cautioned me about doing certain strength training that compresses the clavicle. He also suggested not being down in the drops on my road bike for too long or in my TT bars on my tri bike. Be cautious if you start noticing swelling in your arm. It's not uncommon to develop clots near the wires. 

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