contact sports?

Hey everyone,

so I'm a grand total of one week and a bit post op ( Nov 20th ), and I'm wondering what the timeframe is like to be able to get back into high impact, contact type sports? I know I will more than likely have to consult my surgeon but just curious if anyone has a rough idea??

thanks in advance for your answers!

OK so I assume you arent talking about sex here?...lol....just checking...

Likely 6 weeks....but yes you should check with your surgeons office and  follow their recommendations

I golfed at 6 weeks....and really shouldn't have....too much pulling on my abdomen......but luckily I didn't do any damage......

I would think serious contact sports might take a little longer

Good luck

That is a great question. I have my Brown Belt in Karate but had to quit two years ago because of my weight...

Thanks for the chuckle Birdiegirl!!

Lol,

no I'm not talking about sex hehe, I play basketball, flag football, floor hockey, etc,etc.. 

All can be quite competitive and rough. So I guess at least six weeks it is. 

Thanks. 

That was one of the questions I asked my surgeon and he said 6 weeks - I asked about white water rafting and rugby .. he said should be fine after 6 weeks

i go for my 1 month post-op this week and i know exercise will be a topic on the agenda.  floor hockey is amazing, so is weight training.  i remember asking this question during orientation (re. ice hockey) and the woman said 1 month.  with the way i feel, i don't think 1 month would be enough.  i am going to think 2 months.  i will post a response after my appointment this week.