how long after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery can i workout?
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For the first 2 weeks after surgery, avoid any strenuous physical activity. Walking short distances for exercise is acceptable. Do not drive for at least 5-7 days after surgery or within 24 hours of taking any prescription pain medication.
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After two weeks, aim to walk for about 10 minutes every day, unless advised otherwise by your doctor. Depending on the type of surgery, you can return to work within two to six weeks (abdominal myomectomy takes the longest recovery time).
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For a laparoscopic surgery, most people can go back to work or their normal routine in 1 to 2 weeks, but it may take longer. For an open surgery, it will probably take 4 to 6 weeks before you get back to your normal routine.
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When Can I Return to Exercise after Hernia Surgery? Generally, patients can walk as much as tolerated after surgery. Non-impact exercise such as biking, swimming, or elliptical training can be done six to 12 weeks after surgery. Planks for core strengthening can also be done six to 12 weeks after surgery.
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You can probably go back to normal activity about a week after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. If you do a physical job with heavy lifting, ask your doctor when you can go back to work. You can drive 24 hours after you had anesthesia if you are not taking narcotic pain medicines.
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What can I expect my lifestyle to be after lap band surgery (LAGB)? Immediately after surgery, there will be some pain and discomfort that can be controlled with medications. This is part of the normal recovery phase after any surgical procedure. After 6 to 8 weeks, one can generally return to normal activities.
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Strenuous exercise MUST BE AVOIDED FOR 1 MONTH eg: heavy lifting, digging the garden, golf, or swimming . The recovery period after lipoma removal depends on the size and location of the lipoma. Typically, patients can return to work and resume light activity after a week.
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During the first six weeks after surgery, do not lift any more than 15 lbs; otherwise, exercise up to pain threshold. Avoid abdominal exercises for the first eight to 12 weeks (allow the incision to heal). This helps alleviate abdominal hernias near or around the incision.
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Patients feel like doing activities within a few days of having their operation. You should not lift anything heavier than 8 to 10 pounds (a gallon of milk) for 2 weeks. After this period of time you can begin lifting heavier objects being aware that if your abdomen hurts you should not be lifting.
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Most patients return to full activity on an average of three weeks after surgery. You can expect to return to work in approximately four weeks.
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You may have gallbladder surgery as an outpatient, or you may stay 1 or 2 days in the hospital. Most people can return to their normal activities in 7 to 10 days. People who have laparoscopic gallbladder surgery are sore for about a week.
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Most people who have laparoscopic hernia repair surgery are able to go home the same day. Recovery time is about 1 to 2 weeks. You most likely can return to light activity after 1 to 2 weeks. Strenuous exercise should wait until after 4 weeks of recovery.
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You may also feel sick to your stomach and have diarrhea, constipation, gas, or a headache. This usually goes away in a few days. Your recovery time depends on the type of surgery you had. If you had laparoscopic surgery, you will probably be able to return to work or a normal routine 1 to 3 weeks after surgery.
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Recovery times If you've had laparoscopy to diagnose a condition, you'll probably be able to resume your normal activities within 5 days. The recovery period after laparoscopy to treat a condition depends on the type of treatment.
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You can expect to spend 7-8 days in hospital (slightly less on average if the procedure is done laparoscopically) and 7-8 weeks before you feel back to normal (4-5 weeks after laparoscopic bowel surgery.
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Patients may return to light work duties as early as 1-2 weeks after surgery, depending on when the surgical pain has subsided. Patients may return to heavy work and sports as early as 4-6 weeks after surgery, if the surgical pain has subsided and the back strength has returned appropriately with physical therapy.
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Most people who have open hernia repair surgery are able to go home the same day. Recovery time is about 3 weeks. You most likely can return to light activity after 3 weeks. Strenuous exercise should wait until after 6 weeks of recovery.