Training & Nutrition - cycling after an appendectomy

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onetwentyeight
03-06-07, 04:56 PM
Hello.

I recently had an appendectomy (8 days ago) and I am wondering how long I should wait before I can safely start riding again, and what the risks are. I asked my doctor but he was very vague and left before I could get a satisfactory answer out of him.

Thanks.

ed073
03-06-07, 05:04 PM
See another doctor.

Your health is more important than the opinion of e-experts on here.
Enthalpic
03-06-07, 07:11 PM
Don’t push it. The large intestine is a dirty place; complications can be very severe.

Carbonfiberboy
03-06-07, 09:07 PM
I had an emergency appy at 18 - left the big old-timey scar. I was doing pushups beside the bed the next morning. But I'm nuts.
mateo44
03-06-07, 10:28 PM
You should wait until your doctor says it's OK.
wabbit
03-08-07, 04:11 PM
i had abdominal surgery and the doctor said six weeks... but it was a bit more serious than an appendix. But do whatever the doctor tells you and take it slow and easy... general anaesthesia takes a while to get out of your system and you can feel tired for a while.
Travelin' Jack
03-12-07, 10:41 AM
When I had an emergency appendectomy, my doctor said two weeks from anything other than walking (and as little as possible), and four weeks before exercising. I'd still give your doctor a call.