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So, early next month I'm having surgery. I'd rate it 7/10 or 8/10 in severity. (I don't care to go into all the details on the open interwebz...pm me if you need to know that) I won't be allowed to do any heavy lifting (not even my guitar) for a month while the scar heals. Any advice on speeding the healing process along? Thanks!
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Be in shape prior to surgery will speed it up. Then do as the doctor orders!
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Be in shape prior to surgery will speed it up. Then do as the doctor orders! I'm in ridiculously good shape.  Weightlifting 30 minutes followed by kung fu forms/attacks 30 minutes (no significant breaks) 3 days/week. Kung fu practice (mixture of okinawan striking/wrestling styles and some Chinese stuff) 1 hour, 3 days/week. (sparring once in a while when my partner isn't busy) 
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No, short of overall health (which you've already taken care of) there's not much you can do. I'm assuming you don't smoke. That always complicates things. I'm having surgery at the end of February so I know what you're going through as far as wanting things to go back to normal as quickly as possible.
Here's to a safe surgery for both of us.
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No, short of overall health (which you've already taken care of) there's not much you can do. I'm assuming you don't smoke. That always complicates things. I'm having surgery at the end of February so I know what you're going through as far as wanting things to go back to normal as quickly as possible. Here's to a safe surgery for both of us.
Correct, I don't smoke (or drink...doesn't jive with my fitness routine). Here's to us!
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I learned one thing the hard way... listen to the doctors orders if you don't you can rip your stitches....:S its not a good experience... good luck and wishing you a speedy recovery
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Edited by
mssilverfox
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Wed 01/30/13 08:13 PM
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Everyone forgets that it always takes longer to heal on the inside so no matter how good you feel or think you are healed, do as the dr orders and you will be fine... I've had 4 surgerys in the last 4 yrs, live by myself and the hardest thing I found is not being able to lift, push or pull over a certain weight (running the sweeper)...My daughter or neighbor helped me with that..
Ask your dr about walking after surgery, that really helps... and if the weather permits, get outside everyday and get some fresh air...it helps keep your lungs clear.... Good luck |
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I learned one thing the hard way... listen to the doctors orders if you don't you can rip your stitches....:S its not a good experience... good luck and wishing you a speedy recovery For this particular surgery, my doc uses this neat adhesive stuff that keeps the wound together without stitches. Pretty neat! I still don't like having to wait a month to heal. 
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I learned one thing the hard way... listen to the doctors orders if you don't you can rip your stitches....:S its not a good experience... good luck and wishing you a speedy recovery For this particular surgery, my doc uses this neat adhesive stuff that keeps the wound together without stitches. Pretty neat! I still don't like having to wait a month to heal.
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Walking is usually what most doctors prescribe. Follow your drs orders, having a few non physical things that you enjoy available will help while your healing.
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If you hear ringing, or feel vibrating, don't worry, it just means the doctor accidentally left his cell phone inside of you.
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If you hear ringing, or feel vibrating, don't worry, it just means the doctor accidentally left his cell phone inside of you. 
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If you hear ringing, or feel vibrating, don't worry, it just means the doctor accidentally left his cell phone inside of you.
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