24 days post-op

Aleksej · Jun 26, 2009

Hi!

Today it's 24 days since i had the operation and I'd like to have your opinions of the physical activities I now can safely do. I know this topic surfaces once in a while but I'm still a bit confused of all the information I'm getting.

Here is a list of tasks I have been doing so far:
- using dish washer (filling and emptying)
- walking
- lifting and carrying objects that are not heavier than 2 1/2 pounds
- cooking

I'm not using pain medication any more so I'm hoping that I'll feel pain if I try to do something that I'm not supposed to do yet and it prevents me from harming the healing sternum.

Aleksej

escargome · Jun 26, 2009

Seems like you are doing fine. Have you had follow-up appointment with doctor for any questions you might have? It takes time. Some people are up and ready to go in a few months, some take longer. Depends on your own personal situation. Just don't forget to keep walking. Good Luck on your recovery. If I'm not being too nosy, what type of operation did you have?

Adrienne · Jun 26, 2009

Sounds perfect to me.

netmiff · Jun 26, 2009

sounds like you are on track; what is it you want to do? can you put on your own socks/shoes? that takes some of us a while!

and yes, your sternum will tell you what not to do - that includes lifting, pushing/pulling (cutting grass etc.)

Freddie · Jun 26, 2009

netmiff said:
sounds like you are on track; what is it you want to do? can you put on your own socks/shoes? that takes some of us a while!

and yes, your sternum will tell you what not to do - that includes lifting, pushing/pulling (cutting grass etc.)

Oh Lordy, don't forget pushing the shopping cart. Such a simple task, but yet so painful to do.

Other wise, you sound good to me too.