Why is exercise important after surgery?
No matter how active and fit you were prior to surgery, you will experience reduced strength and be limited in your level of activity following your prostate removal. To return to normal activity, you will need to follow a sensible exercise program, adapted to your level of health and fitness. Realistically it will be six-eight weeks before you are back to your pre-surgical stamina and strength. However, you will be surprised that by employing a basic exercise program, as described in this article, how good you will feel in just a few weeks. The following information is meant as a guide to help you plan your own exercise program. Prior to initiating significant post-operative exercise, you should share your plan with your physician. When do I start exercising after prostate surgery? You should begin almost immediately. The first 10-12 hours after surgery will be a blur and will pass quickly. However, if you have surgery first thing in the morning, by the late afternoon or early evening
