Working Out after D&C

Re: Working Out after D&C

• ladyluxe

  December 2009

  I have the same sentiments! I'm still bleeding pretty heavily so I'm a bit nervous about working out too hard but I want to start getting back in shape too. 

  

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• Lissa832 member

  December 2009

  When was your D&C?  You need to take it easier for at least a couple of weeks.  Walking is okay, but it is not advisable to do a strenuous workout right away.  Even though it is considered a minor surgical procedure, it was still surgery.  Give your body some time to heal. 

  I started working out about 2 weeks after D&C.  I walked on the treadmill at my normal pace, but I lessened the incline.  I am now back to my normal workout because I got the "all clear" from my OB.

  

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• Erin RN

  December 2009

  Like the pp said, you have to wait a couple of weeks before strenuous activity. My dr said no working out until post-op appt.

  Babywearing, cloth diapering, formula and breastmilk feeding, still can't believe I'm a mom, momma to my little man, two furbabies, and two angel babies.

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• katt3233 member

  December 2009

  It must be a common revelation.  I did the same thing.  I think its a control issue as well.  Almost like I'm telling myself, "I might not be pregnant, but I look good!"  hahaha, I don't know, but getting in shape is on my top list right now.

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• goillini823 member

  December 2009

  i'm only a week post op, but that's the first thing i said to myself too when all of this happened. im just waiting on my post op appt which is on Thursday to start working out. i hope i get the green light than.
  

  Andrea 7/9/08, Joaquin 4/18/11, boy coming 12/18/13 Forever missed: Gabriel 11/24/09 at 20 weeks

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• michrocc member

  December 2009

  I'm so sorry for your loss. 

  I feel the same way.  A few days after we lost our LO I immediately felt like I wanted to get in the best shape of my life, not for vanity sake, but because I want to be as strong as I can possibly be for the next pregnancy, if I'm lucky enough to become pregnant again. Like other posters, I think it's a control thing - there's so little we can control right now that, at the very least, we can do this. 

  My Dr. did say that I should take it easy for the next couple of weeks.  I'd start out really light and go from there once you get the all-clear. 

  BFP#1 10/19/09, m/c 12/5/09, BFP#2 2/03/12, m/c 2/12/12, BFP#3 3/18/13, LO born 11/22/13

  
  

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• JuJuBe3

  December 2009

  northshore25:

  Has anyone started working out again after their loss? I had this really wierd revalation hours after my surgery. I decided I wanted to get in really great shape...I don't know why. It was almost like I wanted to get in control of something since I couldn't control the miscarriage situation.

  I felt this same way, about getting in shape and getting control of something.  It hasn't worked out quite as planned.  I used to workout about 5 days a week, so I am building back up, VERY slowly. 

  I seem to be in control of eating a lot of crap these days and that doesn't help.  I need something to kick me in the ass to lose the weight I gained during pg and since and stop me from eating so bad.

  Good luck to you.  Sounds like you're on the right track.  I hope I get there soon.

   

  
  
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• gwennythepooh member

  December 2009

  I feel the exact same way. I wanted to walk on the treadmill this weekend, but was having some spotting so I waited to talk to the nurse yesterday. She suggested waiting until my follow up appointment and really letting my body rest these couple of weeks after the d&c (mine was last week).

  
  
  Missed m/c at 17 weeks, partial molar pregnancy d&c 11/30/09
  

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• jay-tea

  December 2009

  I tried to start after 2 weeks - but got lazy since I was on vacation.  I started back at the gym last night and joined weight watchers this morning.

  
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• northshore25

  December 2009

  Thank you for the reminder to slow down:-) I think I may be getting ahead of myself too. I just want to be completely better emotionally and physically!! And I need to keep reminding myelf that it has only been 1 week. I have my follow up on the 31st. I will follow the, "you have to walk before you can run" lesson.

  It is really nice to see that other woman feel the same way. Sometimes I feel so alone in all of this. Thanks Ladies.

   

  BFP Oct. 2010-MC & D&C Dec. 2010 BFP March 2011-Cooper born Dec. 6, 2011 weighing 9 lbs 1/2 oz. Suprise BFP May 27th 2012 - Sawyer born Jan. 20, 2013 weighing 8 lbs 9 oz. ?

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• northshore25

  December 2009

  michrocc:

  I'm so sorry for your loss. 

  I feel the same way.  A few days after we lost our LO I immediately felt like I wanted to get in the best shape of my life, not for vanity sake, but because I want to be as strong as I can possibly be for the next pregnancy, if I'm lucky enough to become pregnant again. Like other posters, I think it's a control thing - there's so little we can control right now that, at the very least, we can do this. 

  My Dr. did say that I should take it easy for the next couple of weeks.  I'd start out really light and go from there once you get the all-clear. 

  These are my thoughts exactly! Not vanity, but as strong as possble. I was so worried about miscarrying that I switched from running to walking when I got pregnant. I really noticed how fast my body got out of shape.

  Good luck with everything!

  BFP Oct. 2010-MC & D&C Dec. 2010 BFP March 2011-Cooper born Dec. 6, 2011 weighing 9 lbs 1/2 oz. Suprise BFP May 27th 2012 - Sawyer born Jan. 20, 2013 weighing 8 lbs 9 oz. ?

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• pepomntpat member

  December 2009

  I started again 3 weeks after my D&E and have noticed I am very out of shape. Hoping to get back to myself soon! Take it easy on yourself.

  

  
  
  
  
  

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• jgoetz:)

  December 2009

  I did the same thing after my D&C.  Made a vow to get back in shape as fast as possible...  I'm not one for "taking it easy" even though I know I should.  My doctor told me not to exercise until 48 hours after my procedure.  I worked out a lot before the procedure though.  I am now 3 weeks post D&C and starting to work out like I did before but haven't gone swimming or running hard since I am waiting for my post op tomorrow to get the ok. It's amazing how my body has stopped craving junk food now that I'm not pregnant anymore.  Good luck!
  

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