Post Op day 12 and cycling!

[melaniesuzanne]

No, no. I'm not on the bikes yet.

Called my surgeon yesterday to complain about my lack of stamina and he told me to rein in my activity. Fft. Yes, I knew that was the answer but it doesn't mean I have to be happy with that response. However, I think that my new protein supplement -- Atkins Advantage -- is tastier and has more protein per serving

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[hudebnik]

Twenty years ago, I had hernia surgery. I didn't have a car, and I needed to get to work somehow; I tried walking, but it hurt after a hundred yards or so. In my case, bicycling (very gently!) turned out to be much less strain and pain than walking, because I could coast about 3/4 of the time.

Your surgery is more involved than mine, but once the doc gives you the OK, you might find the same thing.

[melaniesuzanne]

Oh dear, I'm sorry this is so late. I didn't get a notice that you'd responded.

I'm glad that you were able to find a relatively comfortable solution to your commuting issue. :) I think my surgeon pictures me on a road bike, all hunched over the handlebars and peddling like the wind when what I really want to do is sit on my beach cruiser and gently coast down the bike trail. Ah well. I'll get there soon enough.