topic Re: Suggestions Needed in Wellness

Suggestions Needed

HonnyBrown — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 03:24:35 GMT

I had a minor medical procedure done today and was told that I cannot exercise for 3 weeks:

I cannot bend;

I cannot lift more than 10 pounds;

I cannot do Pilates.

I can walk at a slow pace, no hills or terrain.

Does anyone have any suggestions for how to handle this? I will be on vacation next week!

Re: Suggestions Needed

betteb — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 03:29:51 GMT

Well, It's tough, not knowing what you had done. I had several "minor medical procedures" before I had my Hyst.

The only thing I can think now is, do you have someone to help you out? Did you plan a lot of walking on your vacation?

Re: Suggestions Needed

HonnyBrown — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 03:49:04 GMT

betteb, I had a chalazion (bad stye) removed from my top eyelid this morning. I have a few stitches, 2 or 3.

I lift weights (5-12 pound dumbbells, 35 pound barbell) and do a lot of cardio (walking with weights, hiking, running, Pilates).

All from wearing mascara!

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HappyDaze — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 04:04:05 GMT

sorry HB I wish I had some suggestions for you! I am not able to exercise for 6 weeks due to surgery. It is driving me crazy!! No pilates, no weights, nothing except short walks on flat terrain. I am goin nuts not exercising but hopefully on Thursday I will get the go ahead to return back to exercising. Just make sure you don't try to sneak and do things you shouldn't. I know in my situation that the Dr. just wanted to make sure the inner stitches didn't break open and no way would I want to risk that! Good luck to you!

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HonnyBrown — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 04:25:30 GMT

Thanks, HD, you know this is so frustrating.

The thing is, I take a break every 6 weeks or so to let my muscles recover. Now, I'm being told that I can't! And you did 6 weeks?? How?

Also, I didn't think about the fact that my stitches could tear. I definitely don't want that since they are in my eyelid.

Re: Suggestions Needed

betteb — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 04:43:09 GMT

On 9/29/2014 HonnyBrown said:
betteb, I had a chalazion (bad stye) removed from my top eyelid this morning. I have a few stitches, 2 or 3.

I lift weights (5-12 pound dumbbells, 35 pound barbell) and do a lot of cardio (walking with weights, hiking, running, Pilates).

All from wearing mascara!

Oh gosh! Well my advise then is to follow the restrictions.

Hope you have speedy recovery.

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HappyDaze — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 11:44:10 GMT

On 9/29/2014 HonnyBrown said:
Thanks, HD, you know this is so frustrating.

The thing is, I take a break every 6 weeks or so to let my muscles recover. Now, I'm being told that I can't! And you did 6 weeks?? How?

Also, I didn't think about the fact that my stitches could tear. I definitely don't want that since they are in my eyelid.

My 6 weeks will be this Thursday and I am hoping the Dr. says I can get back to it. There really isn't any type of exercise she said I could do safely besides the short, even terrain walks which, as you know, isn't much in the way of exercise for those of us that are use to so much more! I swear I feel my body getting flabbier by the minute. But honestly, what can we do but abide the doctor's orders and allow our bodies to heal?

There is a silver lining in all this though- if you've been a regular exerciser, which is sounds like you have been, then muscle memory is an awesome thing and you will rebound back pretty quickly from the time off. The body is an amazing thing!

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Ms X — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:03:43 GMT

You have to follow doctor's orders, no exceptions, or you could have a complication that means even more down time. The time will pass quickly, and you'll be back to your normal schedule.

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paShar — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:11:18 GMT

I agree, you have to follow your doctor's orders. Just take it easy on your vacation. In the future, it might be wise to put off even minor procedures until after you return from vacation.

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HonnyBrown — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 14:36:45 GMT

Yes, you all are very correct. I have to follow his orders and just chill.

Thanks for the dose of common sense and HD thanks for the support. I want this recovery to go as seamless as possible.

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SandGirl — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:36:02 GMT

On 9/30/2014 HonnyBrown said:
Yes, you all are very correct. I have to follow his orders and just chill.

Thanks for the dose of common sense and HD thanks for the support. I want this recovery to go as seamless as possible

HonnyBrown - I just went thru 2 1/2 weeks of letting a sprain heal and I work out HARD 6 days a week (take one day off) I do weights (heavy weights, I curl 25's & 30's) and use my machine and run my Labs, I talked to a friend that is all about nutrition and she told me to just eat VERY clean, no cheating, no sugar and just do what I can, Abs and such and thats what I did. I dont' think I have gained anything and my muscles actually look a little better since dropping so much of the cardio. So, just my advise - REST, your body will love it and keep your nutrition clean and watch the calories just during this time frame, It's not forever sweets!

I'll have to look up what you had done, I've never heard of it before?

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Gooday — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:52:37 GMT

I'll take that problem over the knee issues and groin strain I've had for the past few months. I feel like a caged animal. Pain pills don't even help.

Just be smart. I would think an eye cyst would not take 6 weeks but then again, I am no M.D.

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glmama — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:58:28 GMT

Hi Honny--

I don't have any real suggestions, I'm just posting to tell you to feel better soon!

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HonnyBrown — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:00:22 GMT

On 9/30/2014 Sandgirl said:
On 9/30/2014 HonnyBrown said:
Yes, you all are very correct. I have to follow his orders and just chill.

Thanks for the dose of common sense and HD thanks for the support. I want this recovery to go as seamless as possible

HonnyBrown - I just went thru 2 1/2 weeks of letting a sprain heal and I work out HARD 6 days a week (take one day off) I do weights (heavy weights, I curl 25's & 30's) and use my machine and run my Labs, I talked to a friend that is all about nutrition and she told me to just eat VERY clean, no cheating, no sugar and just do what I can, Abs and such and thats what I did. I dont' think I have gained anything and my muscles actually look a little better since dropping so much of the cardio. So, just my advise - REST, your body will love it and keep your nutrition clean and watch the calories just during this time frame, It's not forever sweets!

I'll have to look up what you had done, I've never heard of it before?

sandgirl, my most recent attempt at eating clean ended with me eating a half a big bag of my son's M&Ms and a block of gouda cheese at 4am. That was after 2 days!

When a stye doesn't respond to warm compresses after 2 months, the immune system kicks in and isolates it by "building" a fibrous cage. This is the chalazion.

STOP READING IF YOU GET QUEASY

The eyelid is sliced open vertically from the lash line to above the lump, the fibers are cut, the chalazion is removed and the lid is stitched.

I asked to see it afterwards and it's larger than a pea and lumpy. It's going out for a biopsy. I'm curious to know what it's made of.

Re: Suggestions Needed

HonnyBrown — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:04:45 GMT

On 9/30/2014 Gooday said:
I'll take that problem over the knee issues and groin strain I've had for the past few months. I feel like a caged animal. Pain pills don't even help.

Just be smart. I would think an eye cyst would not take 6 weeks but then again, I am no M.D.

I was prescribed Vicodan! One of my faves!

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ical — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:06:57 GMT

On 9/30/2014 HonnyBrown said:
On 9/30/2014 Sandgirl said:
On 9/30/2014 HonnyBrown said:
Yes, you all are very correct. I have to follow his orders and just chill.

Thanks for the dose of common sense and HD thanks for the support. I want this recovery to go as seamless as possible

HonnyBrown - I just went thru 2 1/2 weeks of letting a sprain heal and I work out HARD 6 days a week (take one day off) I do weights (heavy weights, I curl 25's & 30's) and use my machine and run my Labs, I talked to a friend that is all about nutrition and she told me to just eat VERY clean, no cheating, no sugar and just do what I can, Abs and such and thats what I did. I dont' think I have gained anything and my muscles actually look a little better since dropping so much of the cardio. So, just my advise - REST, your body will love it and keep your nutrition clean and watch the calories just during this time frame, It's not forever sweets!

I'll have to look up what you had done, I've never heard of it before?

sandgirl, my most recent attempt at eating clean ended with me eating a half a big bag of my son's M&Ms and a block of gouda cheese at 4am. That was after 2 days!

When a stye doesn't respond to warm compresses after 2 months, the immune system kicks in and isolates it by "building" a fibrous cage. This is the chalazion.

STOP READING IF YOU GET QUEASY

The eyelid is sliced open vertically from the lash line to above the lump, the fibers are cut, the chalazion is removed and the lid is stitched.

I asked to see it afterwards and it's larger than a pea and lumpy. It's going out for a biopsy. I'm curious to know what it's made of.

Gross. I hope you tossed every bit of makeup (everything). Every sponge, brush, applicator, powder, liner, shadow, every single bit. I'd toss the entire vanity out.

Hope you feel better. I don't understand why you can't do many of the things you listed, but then again, I'm not your doctor!

Re: Suggestions Needed

ical — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:08:56 GMT

On 9/30/2014 HonnyBrown said:
On 9/30/2014 Gooday said:
I'll take that problem over the knee issues and groin strain I've had for the past few months. I feel like a caged animal. Pain pills don't even help.

Just be smart. I would think an eye cyst would not take 6 weeks but then again, I am no M.D.

I was prescribed Vicodan! One of my faves!

Re: Suggestions Needed

HonnyBrown — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:10:23 GMT

On 9/30/2014 glmama said:
Hi Honny--

I don't have any real suggestions, I'm just posting to tell you to feel better soon!

((( glmama )))

Thank you!

The main issue was the bruising and swelling. There's no pain; I stopped taking the Tylenol Extra Strength yesterday and was fine today.

Today, there was a little swelling and no bruising.

The ophthalmologist is also a plastic surgeon, so the stitches look like eyelashes

I go back to work tomorrow.

Re: Suggestions Needed

Tissyanne — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 05:01:11 GMT

Just follow your doctors instructions. That is all.

Re: Suggestions Needed

NYwoman — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 09:45:57 GMT

While you are on your walks, exercise your mind. Use books on tape (or IPod or such) to walk with you. Challenge yourself to learn a skill or language or subject. Create something meaningful to you.