Question:
At 9 weeks Post-Op, is it too strenuous to mow the lawn?

I'm 9 weeks post-op and have been having someone mow my lawn and I'm really ready to start doing it again myself. I exercise by power-walking 1 hour, 4-5 days a week and I feel really good. Do you think that pushing the mower would be too strenuous at this stage? I certainly don't want to risk hernia or any other complications. Thanks for your suggestions!    — [Deactivated Member] (posted on July 10, 2003)

July 10, 2003
Hi, It just depends on how you feel, my doc said don't do anything heavy or strainous for about the first 5-6 weeks, but after that do whatever in moderation of couirse. I mowed my lawn at 9 weeks post-op, so go for it if ya want!
   — Melodee S.

July 10, 2003
As always, call your doctor for the best answer, but I was cleared to do weight training at 6 weeks, so I'm sure you'll be just fine. Is it a power mower? Even better (I have been using a push mower since 6 weeks out.)
   — [Deactivated Member]

July 10, 2003
I mowed my lawn at 10 days post op. I still had 53 staples and a 17.5 inch incision. I had no problems/pains at all. I did attach a water bottle and holder to my mower so I would'nt get dehydrated with all that pushing and walking. Sounds like you are ready.
   — TESSY T.

July 11, 2003
Check with your surgeon. Mine told me six weeks.
   — Cosmo K.