Returning to exercise post op

FormerMember over 4 years ago

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Hello all,

Appreciate some advice please. I had a permanent stoma operation 5 weeks ago. Prior to my cancer is was pretty fit and keen to get back fit again but really conscious of not causing a hernia. I am following the Sarah Russell book to build core/ab strength and aware i can start gently increasing activity after next week, but can't really find any advice or a programme to build up again safely. Keen to get running again and get back to Joe Wicks!

Any advice much appreciated.

Thanks, Bruce

Jules064 over 4 years ago

Hi. I’m also 5 weeks post op. My tummy is still tender and swollen so not ready for exercise yet, although I am going for a short walk every day. Like you though I would be interested in advice on restarting exercise and not causing a hernia.

Best wishes

FormerMember over 4 years ago in reply to Jules064

Thanks Jules, I found the bowel cancer recovery toolkit book by Sarah Russell really good on the tummy exercises. I have found very little guidance from the doctors etc on exercise, so hopefully the group can help. Best of luck with your recovery

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