Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 I could walk around a bit a few hours after I woke up, problem was the RNs wouldn't let me. I walked out on my own two feet the morning after. Ask your surgeon about lifting weights, physical activity and such. I know we all wanna get into shape asap or maintain it, but when you are bulding new tissues, overdoing it can slow the healing process down. Everyone is unique and will have different rate of healing, some faster, some slower. Your doc has your file so your doc is the only person able to really answer when you can start lifting weights again. Sorry, but answers can only be subjective or vague, really, unless I have a chart in front of me. You'll probably feel good enough to get out of bed the day of the surgery or the day after. Depends on how healthy you were before you had your face done, what your attitude is like going into it, etc. Just remember to drink lots of water and juice that you like, after you get home. And take the antibiotics as prescribed! I cannot stress that enough! > Hey all... Im going in for surgery sometime early July, and was > wondering how many days (about) are you really out of it and can't do > anything (like walking around for an extended period or just feeling > good enough to not lie in bed). Also, im sure physical activity, > playing sports, etc. is not an option, but what about lifting weights? > Would it be ok a week or two after the surgery to do this? It doesn't > involve the jaw, just arms and legs... please let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Here again, different docs have different ideas about what you should and should not do. I don't know whether you clench your teeth when you lift weights, but some folks do. For them, that's not desirable. Your surgeon is your best advisor on this. It also varies from person to person about how much you'll feel up to doing when. I did pretty well after I was at home, but I was really, really weary. And there's the problem of burning calories, too. You want to move around some, so as not to get blood clots, among other reasons. But you will have trouble getting enough nutrition in there to support the healing, so you don't really want to be burning up calories with high-powered exercise. Cammie > Hey all... Im going in for surgery sometime early July, and was > wondering how many days (about) are you really out of it and can't do > anything (like walking around for an extended period or just feeling > good enough to not lie in bed). Also, im sure physical activity, > playing sports, etc. is not an option, but what about lifting weights? > Would it be ok a week or two after the surgery to do this? It doesn't > involve the jaw, just arms and legs... please let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 I was out out for the for the first 5 days. On day 6 I ventured out of the house for a 2 hour walk. Came home and I was exhausted. Day 9 and 10 went to the movies and was exhausted. Day 15 felt that if I had to go back to work I could but taking it easily. Today I was out all day doing doctor apppointments and shopping and I feel totally fine. Mind you though, I was strictly forbidden from carrying any shopping bags which brings me to your next question about weight lifting. Heavy lifting of any sort was absolutely forbidden by my doctor for the first month and if you think about it, when you do lift something heavy you actually do use your jaw. Try it and see how your jaw muscles set into motion. If you lift something heavy you could put some unwelcome force onto your healing jaw. I would check with your doctor and see what he says but if I were you I would stick to light aerobic exercise such as walking or usng a bike after your surgery for a while and no sooner than 2 weeks post-op. Sara > Hey all... Im going in for surgery sometime early July, and was > wondering how many days (about) are you really out of it and can't do > anything (like walking around for an extended period or just feeling > good enough to not lie in bed). Also, im sure physical activity, > playing sports, etc. is not an option, but what about lifting weights? > Would it be ok a week or two after the surgery to do this? It doesn't > involve the jaw, just arms and legs... please let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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