Is running appropriate for me

[jbedford]

Hi this is abit of a personal matter but thought someone might know the answer. In may I had a vaginal prolapse repair (thats what happens when you have big babies) and a tension free tape put across my urethra to deal with stress incontinence (I said it was personal and embarrassing). i have made a full recovery and have gone back to the gym but i would like to start running again. the physio both pre and post op said running was unsuitable but the consultant didn,t say this although i didn,t ask her. My quality of life has improved so much since having the op i don,t want to undo the repair but used to really enjoy running. Most days i think the other forms of exercis ei am doing are enough but on others i really want to run. I do have a bicycle and could do that instead if i really can,t. Not having my next check up till january and would like an answer before then, any ideas. Thanks Joy

 

[makayla88]

Advice

Well according to me running is very good for keeping you fit and healthy but you should do some light exercise with it.Only running is not enough.

 

[joebedford]

It could not hurt to get a second opinion, but I would not recommend it. It has already been recommended against by an expert. Furthermore, based on the information I was able to find on this kind of surgery, it sounds like it is in its relative infancy (pun not intended). I wouldn't take the risk of messing anything up.