ANA Discussion Forum
Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: Crystal on February 24, 2007, 11:28:33 am
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Hello,
I am about 2 and 1/2 months post Op and have been back to work 3 weeks. The first week was a little scary wit the new SSD but I am back into the swing of things for the most part. I am pretty tired at the end of the day still but it is slowly getting better. I get some roaring tinitus some times at night but not unbareable. I also get a feeling of swelling in the surgery side on a hectic day and an occasional feeling of tightness in there still.
No headaches at all, knock on wood. Some balance issues especially at night, also not too bad.
I am thinking about starting to jog again. I have been doing alot of walking and a little bit on the eliptical cross trainer.
Any body there a jogger? Am wondering when you started up again after surgery and if it caused you any issues.
Thank you!
Crystal
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sorry to dwell on this one but SSD means care with traffic
crossing rhe road etc - then the darker evenings
may create issues with balance/stability
So take it easy im a safe environment first ?
Best regards
Tony
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Hi Crystal,
I had surgery in September of 2005. I began walking/running on the treadmill again in January. Probably could have started it sooner, but I never was that motivated. lol I was out walking for about four or five miles at two months without any problems. I live in a cold area of the country so I wasn't interested in being outside to run. Now I'm nearly 18 months post-op and today I ran for 20 minutes at 5 mph. That's part of my 30 minute daily workout. My goal is to be able run in a 5K race and actually run the whole time. I'm about halfway there.
I would start out slowly at first and see how you feel. Good luck to you.
Jean
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Were is Crazycat ?? .. He jogs several miles a day!
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hi there,
i started back running on the treadmill 6 weeks postop and had to stare straight ahead so i wouldn't fall off the treadmill! i picked one dot on the wall and kept telling my brain "the world is not moving, the world is not moving". eventually it got so i could watch the tv and finally moved where i felt like if i turned my head i wouldn't biff it! now, almost 2 years post op, i have no problems jogging at all.
just stick with it...i think running is good for your brain and balance..
kristin in montana
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Thanks for the info. I went to the Ymca and did about 14 minutes on monday. Increased my tinitus but I felt SOOO good in the afternoon.
Am having trouble getting back into my fitness routine now I am back to work. I drag myself home on my belly some days... :P
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Wow jogging is NOT in my vocabulary. I run so funny now LOL
Crazy Cat is in sunny balmy beautiful Fl for a little R&R Bet he's jogging lots now..no snow to deal with ;D
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I am approx 8 months post op (3.5cm AN / Translab) and run 2 - 3 times a week (circa 5km runs).
I am now much fitter than I was pre surgery and don't vomit when I push myself. I used to get extremely nauseous and throw up after every tough run. I also used to sway a bit towards the time of my diagnosis.
I did a 15km fun (?!) run for charity in April 06 (just 2 months before what was then my unknown surgery date) with a 3.5cm AN in 70 minutes.
One of my goals post surgery was to be able to complete the same fun run in April 07. I didn't think I was a chance to even contemplate this run only 1-2 months ago, however, now I am in full training and really looking forward to it! My finance and I did a Nike 6km training run on Sat and won our group race.
Running without the fear of throwing your guts up is a great feeling now!!
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Batty princess I am with you- jogging not a part of my "wellness policy"- Walking is and I didn't have any problems ( but then shouldn't given I had CK). But the rest of you bring me to shame! I need to do something! Good for all of you. Take care, Annie
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When jogging, does anyone else feel like they have a 5 lb sandbag hitting the side of their head (surgery side)? It doesn't really hurt but is somewhat uncomfortable. I tried running again but when I got the pounding sensation, I stopped. I have been sticking with stationary bike & rowing machine. I would like to start running again so if anyone has this same feeling and nothing bad happens, let me know.
Thanks again!
Mary
2cm Middle Fossa Dr Brackmann 05/24/05