r/EctopicSupportGroup • u/_asdfghjkl_33 • 10h ago

Exercise after ectopic surgery

When did you resume your normal activities like exercise after surgery? I got laparoscopic surgery and lost my right tube 3 weeks ago.

My doctor said if I feel okay physically I can resume normal activity, but I see different things on the internet that say wait 4-6 weeks.

I’d like to resume lifting, running, swimming, etc. but don’t want to overdo it.

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u/Fuzzy_Restaurant_968 10h ago

My doc said I could resume to my normal workout routine after 3 weeks. But like you, I read some stuff on the internet that said 6 weeks. And while I wanted to resume my typical routine, I just played it safe. I did some high incline walking, some light weights, and resistance band workouts for another 3 weeks. Progressively adding a small amount of more weight each week. I made my comeback last week and continuing into this week (week 7). Still not back up the weights I was lifting before my ectopic, but progress is progress! Be kind to yourself!