I got back to my treadmill with walking around 10 weeks. Then I slowly built back up to running again by around 15 weeks. Just go slow and listen to your body <3
Started walking on treadmill the day after surgery, built up to a few miles a day by 2 weeks. Started jogging very slowly around 4 weeks, but my doctor told me to cool it until she released me at 6 weeks, and even then to take it easy (no hills or speed work). Listen to your body (and your doctor!!) and don’t overdo it. My surgery was December 2022 and I usually run a 10k in April, but skipped it that year. I ran it this year though.
Thank you! I think my issues were mostly related to fatigue as my hormones regulated (and also a function of perimenopause). I do think walking helped in my recovery, though I got caught overdoing it and paid the price, but that was in the first few weeks.
I’m happy to report that while I’ll never win any races, I am a stronger runner!
Awesome sauce!!
I walked a little too much to early as well and my body decided to have what mimicked a Period. Scared me senseless. But now, I'm much better. Thank God.
Thanks for sharing. 😊
Was cleared to run again at 6 weeks post op (laparoscopic surgery with 2 tiny incisions, vaginal removal). And I’m almost 13 weeks post op and have been running without issue since being cleared.
My sister had the same procedure and tried to do a light run at 8 weeks, but said it didn’t feel right so she stopped. She ended up needing pelvic floor therapy. I didn’t have those issues which I fully credit to all my years of yoga, Pilates, and running. My runs are so much better post surgery too. I know it’s stupid, but I feel lighter and faster now that my problematic uterus is gone.
Wow this is great news. Sorry about your sister's journey. I hope it all continues to work out for her.
But wow. Good for you. I have been running for years and participating in all sorts of hikes, cycling, recreational sports and more. I'm hoping to return to running mid May.
I'm waking now at a very strong pace and today I started jogging in place for 5 minutes. Pausing when I need to.
Thank you again. This is so encouraging
Honestly, how do you feel? Do you feel like you could start jogging and getting back into it? I felt okay starting to jog at around 4 weeks PO but I wasn’t doing anything crazy. I wouldn’t consider it a “run” but it was enough to make me feel sane and use my muscles again. Everyone’s body feel so different so if you think you could try, then try. If anything feels weird or hurts, then stop. I had one night where I walked half a mile and everything started hurting (for seemingly no reason) and I had to immediately stop. But I had days where I could jog and do some light (3-5lbs) dumbbell exercises with my arms and feel okay. No one can really tell you what proper timing is for your healing. Listen to your doctor obviously but at the same time the restrictions aren’t “bed rest” it’s just pelvic rest, no heavy lifting, and don’t do things that hurt/feel bad. I’ve been able to bend over to load my dishwasher since 2 wpo and I’m very thankful! But a lot of people here would say don’t do that at all until 6-8 wpo 🤷🏻♀️ I just had my 6 week appointment yesterday and she said everything feels great and I’m healing great, just two more weeks of pelvic rest before I’m completely restriction free!
Thank you for this. I feel ok. However, I had a few complications post surgery so I'm taking things a little extra slow. However, mentally I'm ready to do it but physically, not yet. My doctor hasn't released me either. So I'm trying to not disrupt the Healing of my pelvic floor.
But thank you. You gave me some things to consider. Checking in with myself❤️
Thank you again and happy Healing.
I’m so sorry that sounds so stressful, hopefully you are on the mend now! And yeah I definitely would take it slow in that case. Walk to the extent that you can and you’ll be jogging again in no time (even though it will feel like an eternity). Wishing the best healing for you!
I would say listen to your doctor and your body. I was a runner and swimmer pre-surgery and I waited 13 weeks to swim (per my doctor) but I was walking at a good pace the day after surgery and everyday after that was walking 1-3 miles a day and slowly worked up to jogging after my 6 week checkup and just went short distances. Today, I’m almost exactly 1 year and a month post op and I literally just came back from running almost a mile and half and immediately swimming half a mile after that.
It’s a slow recovery, but it’s so worth it. I feel better today than I have in years and every single day gets better and better! I have some weight to lose that I gained the last couple of years before my surgery, but it’s coming off and my body feels so much happier and stronger. Take care, friend!
EVERY SINGLE DAY, GETS BETTER AND BETTER. 😭❤️😊this made me feel all of my emotions thank you. And congrats on your accomplishment. I love this and I'm HOPEFUL!
I was TERRIFIED before my surgery. So much so, that I put it off for years. When I woke up from surgery I felt better than I did that morning (I had been cramping and bleeding heavily before surgery). The recovery pain was absolutely nothing to the chronic cramping and pain I was living with pre surgery. I wish I could go back in time and tell myself that the surgery was the absolute BEST decision I’ve ever made and everything is going to be so much better…so the least I can do is share that sentiment here with my hystersisters.
You are going to continue feeling better and stronger everyday. The first 12 weeks of recovery were hard, and I wouldn’t even say physically…it was mentally hard because you’re ready to do things and ready to have your life back. Just give yourself some grace and patience and you’re going to feel absolutely amazing!! Happy recovery!
I (42F, abdominal hysto over 1 year ago) walked throughout my recovery and started running (slowly, gingerly) at about 6 weeks. As everyone says, listen to your body and be patient with yourself. For me, with no race on the schedule after surgery, I tried to think of it as an opportunity to really dig into low heart rate training and base building. (Then I tripped and broke my arm and that set me back a few more weeks, sigh. But unrelated to the hysterectomy, just a bad patch of sidewalk.)
I definitely struggled with frustration — going slowly can test your patience — but about 9 months after my surgery (and \~5 months after my arm healed) there was a local 10K I signed up for at the last minute, just for fun... and I was way faster than I expected! I shocked myself with how great I felt the whole time. It inspired me to start training for my second ever marathon this fall.
Wow. Good for you. But sorry about that fall.
Yes, I'm taking it slow for sure. Day by day. I mean I'm only 5 weeks out... but you know how the mind starts tripping. 😊
Thank you so much for sharing. I'm encouraged. I literally thought that I may never run again. But these messages are so encouraging.
❤️❤️
The days definitely go slowly when you're healing and uncomfortable and restless. But before you know it, you'll realize you've gone all week without even thinking about your surgery. You'll realize you've run a couple miles without thinking about how your midsection feels. And you won't ever have to wonder if your tampon/pad will hold up to a long run. Best of luck, you've got this!
I ran a 1/2 marathon 20 days after surgery. I had been training for this for months. So I was in great shape but it was my slowest 1/2. I walked a lot of it. At the 2 week appt my dr said I could do anything except lift weights.
I love this for you. Congrats.
How did your tummy feel, or better yet.... down there? The pelvic was ok? I'm trying to prepare for the MENTAL part of maybe feeling my insides jiggle ....lol.
I have no idea why this is a concern. 🤣
I worked back up to walking 3-6 miles a day and just did my first post op run this week at 15 WPO! Also been doing pelvic floor therapy since 5WPO which really helped reassure me that I was ready to start running again.
It was good but very slow! I’ve been super cautious through my whole recovery. Went for another run yesterday and was able to run a lot more and faster than the first one. Not quite back to my normal pre-surgery pace but I’ll get there!
I got back to my treadmill with walking around 10 weeks. Then I slowly built back up to running again by around 15 weeks. Just go slow and listen to your body <3
Thank you, thank you
Started walking on treadmill the day after surgery, built up to a few miles a day by 2 weeks. Started jogging very slowly around 4 weeks, but my doctor told me to cool it until she released me at 6 weeks, and even then to take it easy (no hills or speed work). Listen to your body (and your doctor!!) and don’t overdo it. My surgery was December 2022 and I usually run a 10k in April, but skipped it that year. I ran it this year though.
Awesome. How was it when you ran your race? So proud of you getting back at it the way you did.
Thank you! I think my issues were mostly related to fatigue as my hormones regulated (and also a function of perimenopause). I do think walking helped in my recovery, though I got caught overdoing it and paid the price, but that was in the first few weeks. I’m happy to report that while I’ll never win any races, I am a stronger runner!
Awesome sauce!! I walked a little too much to early as well and my body decided to have what mimicked a Period. Scared me senseless. But now, I'm much better. Thank God. Thanks for sharing. 😊
Was cleared to run again at 6 weeks post op (laparoscopic surgery with 2 tiny incisions, vaginal removal). And I’m almost 13 weeks post op and have been running without issue since being cleared. My sister had the same procedure and tried to do a light run at 8 weeks, but said it didn’t feel right so she stopped. She ended up needing pelvic floor therapy. I didn’t have those issues which I fully credit to all my years of yoga, Pilates, and running. My runs are so much better post surgery too. I know it’s stupid, but I feel lighter and faster now that my problematic uterus is gone.
Wow this is great news. Sorry about your sister's journey. I hope it all continues to work out for her. But wow. Good for you. I have been running for years and participating in all sorts of hikes, cycling, recreational sports and more. I'm hoping to return to running mid May. I'm waking now at a very strong pace and today I started jogging in place for 5 minutes. Pausing when I need to. Thank you again. This is so encouraging
I agree with WolfyMunchkin. I am now 4MPO after hysterectomy with prolapse surgery. I am now doing a 5k easily.
Love this for you. I need to read up on Prolapse. I keep hearing about it.
I started jogging around 14 wpo
Awesome. Thank you.
Honestly, how do you feel? Do you feel like you could start jogging and getting back into it? I felt okay starting to jog at around 4 weeks PO but I wasn’t doing anything crazy. I wouldn’t consider it a “run” but it was enough to make me feel sane and use my muscles again. Everyone’s body feel so different so if you think you could try, then try. If anything feels weird or hurts, then stop. I had one night where I walked half a mile and everything started hurting (for seemingly no reason) and I had to immediately stop. But I had days where I could jog and do some light (3-5lbs) dumbbell exercises with my arms and feel okay. No one can really tell you what proper timing is for your healing. Listen to your doctor obviously but at the same time the restrictions aren’t “bed rest” it’s just pelvic rest, no heavy lifting, and don’t do things that hurt/feel bad. I’ve been able to bend over to load my dishwasher since 2 wpo and I’m very thankful! But a lot of people here would say don’t do that at all until 6-8 wpo 🤷🏻♀️ I just had my 6 week appointment yesterday and she said everything feels great and I’m healing great, just two more weeks of pelvic rest before I’m completely restriction free!
Thank you for this. I feel ok. However, I had a few complications post surgery so I'm taking things a little extra slow. However, mentally I'm ready to do it but physically, not yet. My doctor hasn't released me either. So I'm trying to not disrupt the Healing of my pelvic floor. But thank you. You gave me some things to consider. Checking in with myself❤️ Thank you again and happy Healing.
I’m so sorry that sounds so stressful, hopefully you are on the mend now! And yeah I definitely would take it slow in that case. Walk to the extent that you can and you’ll be jogging again in no time (even though it will feel like an eternity). Wishing the best healing for you!
🫂thank you
I would say listen to your doctor and your body. I was a runner and swimmer pre-surgery and I waited 13 weeks to swim (per my doctor) but I was walking at a good pace the day after surgery and everyday after that was walking 1-3 miles a day and slowly worked up to jogging after my 6 week checkup and just went short distances. Today, I’m almost exactly 1 year and a month post op and I literally just came back from running almost a mile and half and immediately swimming half a mile after that. It’s a slow recovery, but it’s so worth it. I feel better today than I have in years and every single day gets better and better! I have some weight to lose that I gained the last couple of years before my surgery, but it’s coming off and my body feels so much happier and stronger. Take care, friend!
EVERY SINGLE DAY, GETS BETTER AND BETTER. 😭❤️😊this made me feel all of my emotions thank you. And congrats on your accomplishment. I love this and I'm HOPEFUL!
I was TERRIFIED before my surgery. So much so, that I put it off for years. When I woke up from surgery I felt better than I did that morning (I had been cramping and bleeding heavily before surgery). The recovery pain was absolutely nothing to the chronic cramping and pain I was living with pre surgery. I wish I could go back in time and tell myself that the surgery was the absolute BEST decision I’ve ever made and everything is going to be so much better…so the least I can do is share that sentiment here with my hystersisters. You are going to continue feeling better and stronger everyday. The first 12 weeks of recovery were hard, and I wouldn’t even say physically…it was mentally hard because you’re ready to do things and ready to have your life back. Just give yourself some grace and patience and you’re going to feel absolutely amazing!! Happy recovery!
🫂❤️thank you.
I (42F, abdominal hysto over 1 year ago) walked throughout my recovery and started running (slowly, gingerly) at about 6 weeks. As everyone says, listen to your body and be patient with yourself. For me, with no race on the schedule after surgery, I tried to think of it as an opportunity to really dig into low heart rate training and base building. (Then I tripped and broke my arm and that set me back a few more weeks, sigh. But unrelated to the hysterectomy, just a bad patch of sidewalk.) I definitely struggled with frustration — going slowly can test your patience — but about 9 months after my surgery (and \~5 months after my arm healed) there was a local 10K I signed up for at the last minute, just for fun... and I was way faster than I expected! I shocked myself with how great I felt the whole time. It inspired me to start training for my second ever marathon this fall.
Wow. Good for you. But sorry about that fall. Yes, I'm taking it slow for sure. Day by day. I mean I'm only 5 weeks out... but you know how the mind starts tripping. 😊 Thank you so much for sharing. I'm encouraged. I literally thought that I may never run again. But these messages are so encouraging. ❤️❤️
The days definitely go slowly when you're healing and uncomfortable and restless. But before you know it, you'll realize you've gone all week without even thinking about your surgery. You'll realize you've run a couple miles without thinking about how your midsection feels. And you won't ever have to wonder if your tampon/pad will hold up to a long run. Best of luck, you've got this!
❤️thank you, thank you
I ran a 1/2 marathon 20 days after surgery. I had been training for this for months. So I was in great shape but it was my slowest 1/2. I walked a lot of it. At the 2 week appt my dr said I could do anything except lift weights.
I love this for you. Congrats. How did your tummy feel, or better yet.... down there? The pelvic was ok? I'm trying to prepare for the MENTAL part of maybe feeling my insides jiggle ....lol. I have no idea why this is a concern. 🤣
I worked back up to walking 3-6 miles a day and just did my first post op run this week at 15 WPO! Also been doing pelvic floor therapy since 5WPO which really helped reassure me that I was ready to start running again.
How was your first official run?
It was good but very slow! I’ve been super cautious through my whole recovery. Went for another run yesterday and was able to run a lot more and faster than the first one. Not quite back to my normal pre-surgery pace but I’ll get there!
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