Re: Exercise & laparoscopy
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Sep 2001 11:09:18 -0500 (CDT)
After operative laparoscopy, I tell my patients that they can resume
exercise at a reduced level after about a week and increase to normal
levels as they feel up to it.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Sat, 29 Sep 2001, dee wrote:
>
>I underwent surgery to have an "mass" (about the size of an orange)and
>an ovary removed nearly three weeks ago. Prior to the surgery I
>exercised anywhere between 5 and 7 days a week. I work out moderately
>to exercise videos (e.g. step aerobics, Tae-Bo, weight training). When
>is the ideal time to resume these activities?
>
>Thanks!
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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