Off-Topic 3 Weeks out of Hysterectomy

Lyonmom · 11-21-16, 04:32 PM

Hello all,

Thank you for the responses in answer to my other question about a hysterectomy.

Now I'm 3 weeks out and recovering well. I'm a bit restless and would like to start doing something other than walking which I've been doing daily. The weather is colder and the cold makes it difficult to want to walk outside.

I'm wondering if I can do modified Leslie's or possibly some CS/Essentrics (legs, arms, feet possibly). I'm still under orders to lift nothing more than 10lbs and no core work.

Thanks in advance and a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

bzar · 11-21-16, 04:50 PM

sending comfort thoughts your way.

yes to Leslie's. if you get tired of those, dance workouts where you're just walking and doing low impact can be made into "walking-ish" workouts.

I remember after having female-related procedures "down there", and I can understand your restlessness. may I also suggest some short meditation? I always notice that when you're recovering from a medical procedure, the mind starts getting anxious, and meditation is good for quieting the mind.

Lyonmom · 11-25-16, 10:18 AM

Bzar,

Thank you for the well wishes.

The meditation is a great idea. I've been having some anxiety, plus the holidays don't help things. Do you have any suggestions?

Thank you!

bzar · 11-25-16, 01:27 PM

Hi there - here's several threads - i have posts in them, but lots of great posts from our VFers:

5-10 minute meditations - mine is the 9th post in the link

Any recommendations on how to manage stress? mine is the 9th post

Progressive Meditation Programs post #s 6 and 7

Meditation CD or DVD post #s 4, 5 & 9

Any relaxation/meditation DVDs - 5th response in that link

Insomnia / Stress Relief Dvd Suggestions - 10th reply

Question about Yoga For Stress Relief w/Barbara Benagh 6th reply.

Until Rodney Yee releases PM Yoga for the Week (okay, I can dream) 9th post.

Preparing meditation seat - to be held for a really long time...- 3rd post.

Insomnia / Stress Relief Dvd Suggestions- 3rd post in the link.

Any books/CD's for emotional eating - different circumstance from what you are working on, but there's some interesting suggestions. mine is the 3rd post.

Meditation Check In will begin in the next few days!
- other people posted their tips on this thread.

OT: very discouraged - postsurgical back problem- post #3 and 7. my #7 post was useful for me to read right now regarding noticing pain!

O/T Dealing with Anxiety- i posted on the last page of that thread. it led to this next thread - good refresher for me right now:

Learning how to meditate - good insights from people.

good luck! PM me if you need anything.

videofit · 11-25-16, 02:19 PM

You can do upper body endurance using weights under 10 lbs. Standing squats and hamstring curls, calf raises. Floor work for inner and outer thighs. Margaret Richard's Getting Better is all done sitting or lying down.

jackie7 · 11-26-16, 08:17 AM

How was your surgery performed? Mine was a full open, vertical cut. I was told no lifting any weights for six weeks. Basically, I walked until I got the green light from my surgeon.

Lyonmom · 11-27-16, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bzar

Hi there - here's several threads - i have posts in them, but lots of great posts from our VFers:

5-10 minute meditations - mine is the 9th post in the link

Any recommendations on how to manage stress? mine is the 9th post

Progressive Meditation Programs post #s 6 and 7

Meditation CD or DVD post #s 4, 5 & 9

Any relaxation/meditation DVDs - 5th response in that link

Insomnia / Stress Relief Dvd Suggestions - 10th reply

Question about Yoga For Stress Relief w/Barbara Benagh 6th reply.

Until Rodney Yee releases PM Yoga for the Week (okay, I can dream) 9th post.

Preparing meditation seat - to be held for a really long time...- 3rd post.

Insomnia / Stress Relief Dvd Suggestions- 3rd post in the link.

Any books/CD's for emotional eating - different circumstance from what you are working on, but there's some interesting suggestions. mine is the 3rd post.

Meditation Check In will begin in the next few days!
- other people posted their tips on this thread.

OT: very discouraged - postsurgical back problem- post #3 and 7. my #7 post was useful for me to read right now regarding noticing pain!

O/T Dealing with Anxiety- i posted on the last page of that thread. it led to this next thread - good refresher for me right now:

Learning how to meditate - good insights from people.

good luck! PM me if you need anything.

Thank you so much!! I will check some of these out for sure.

Lyonmom · 11-27-16, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by videofit

You can do upper body endurance using weights under 10 lbs. Standing squats and hamstring curls, calf raises. Floor work for inner and outer thighs. Margaret Richard's Getting Better is all done sitting or lying down.

Videofit, this sounds great. I think I can use these suggestions to put together a routine with these. Unfortunately, I don't own any of Margaret Richard's stuff.

Lyonmom · 11-27-16, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackie7

How was your surgery performed? Mine was a full open, vertical cut. I was told no lifting any weights for six weeks. Basically, I walked until I got the green light from my surgeon.

Hi Jackie,

I had the bikini, not that I'll be wearing any. Still no fun either way you slice it, sorry gallows humor.

My surgeon said I can lift anything over ten pounds. He did say no exercise until after the 8 week mark and definitely no core work. Since he said not to lift anything over 10 pounds, I thought I can start using some light weights.

I'm walking daily for I'm bored with it and need some variety.

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11-21-16, 04:32 PM
Lyonmom Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alexandria, VA	3 Weeks out of Hysterectomy Hello all, Thank you for the responses in answer to my other question about a hysterectomy. Now I'm 3 weeks out and recovering well. I'm a bit restless and would like to start doing something other than walking which I've been doing daily. The weather is colder and the cold makes it difficult to want to walk outside. I'm wondering if I can do modified Leslie's or possibly some CS/Essentrics (legs, arms, feet possibly). I'm still under orders to lift nothing more than 10lbs and no core work. Thanks in advance and a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. __________________ Silence is golden, duck tape is silver.

11-21-16, 04:50 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	sending comfort thoughts your way. yes to Leslie's. if you get tired of those, dance workouts where you're just walking and doing low impact can be made into "walking-ish" workouts. I remember after having female-related procedures "down there", and I can understand your restlessness. may I also suggest some short meditation? I always notice that when you're recovering from a medical procedure, the mind starts getting anxious, and meditation is good for quieting the mind. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

11-25-16, 10:18 AM
Lyonmom Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alexandria, VA	Bzar, Thank you for the well wishes. The meditation is a great idea. I've been having some anxiety, plus the holidays don't help things. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you! __________________ Silence is golden, duck tape is silver.

11-25-16, 01:27 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	Hi there - here's several threads - i have posts in them, but lots of great posts from our VFers: 5-10 minute meditations - mine is the 9th post in the link Any recommendations on how to manage stress? mine is the 9th post Progressive Meditation Programs post #s 6 and 7 Meditation CD or DVD post #s 4, 5 & 9 Any relaxation/meditation DVDs - 5th response in that link Insomnia / Stress Relief Dvd Suggestions - 10th reply Question about Yoga For Stress Relief w/Barbara Benagh 6th reply. Until Rodney Yee releases PM Yoga for the Week (okay, I can dream) 9th post. Preparing meditation seat - to be held for a really long time...- 3rd post. Insomnia / Stress Relief Dvd Suggestions- 3rd post in the link. Any books/CD's for emotional eating - different circumstance from what you are working on, but there's some interesting suggestions. mine is the 3rd post. Meditation Check In will begin in the next few days! - other people posted their tips on this thread. OT: very discouraged - postsurgical back problem- post #3 and 7. my #7 post was useful for me to read right now regarding noticing pain! O/T Dealing with Anxiety- i posted on the last page of that thread. it led to this next thread - good refresher for me right now: Learning how to meditate - good insights from people. good luck! PM me if you need anything. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

11-25-16, 02:19 PM
videofit Join Date: Dec 2002	You can do upper body endurance using weights under 10 lbs. Standing squats and hamstring curls, calf raises. Floor work for inner and outer thighs. Margaret Richard's Getting Better is all done sitting or lying down. __________________ “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Krishnamurti

11-26-16, 08:17 AM
jackie7 Join Date: Oct 2003	How was your surgery performed? Mine was a full open, vertical cut. I was told no lifting any weights for six weeks. Basically, I walked until I got the green light from my surgeon.