Bike riding after latimus dorsi flap and implant sugery
Hi, I’ve had a mastectomy and am wondering if I can still bike ride if I have LD flap and breast implant? Can anyone tell me how much strength they loose in their arm too please
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Hi @Active - Welcome to the group!!
How long ago did you have your surgery? I really think you should check with your surgeon before you hop onto the bike, as, depending on circumstances on the bike, you can put quite a bit of pressure onto your whole arms, which may be impacted by your still healing surgery area. Any sudden movement (if you had to swerve to miss someone) could possibly cause a setback ... so please check before you go out on the bike.
If you have an inside stationary bike - that would possibly be better when you DO start as you don't get as much pressure with the arms. You could even almost sit 'upright' and just 'spin' ..... but keep it gentle too, until you get the go ahead from the surgeon for more strenuous exercise.
take care
How long ago did you have your surgery? I really think you should check with your surgeon before you hop onto the bike, as, depending on circumstances on the bike, you can put quite a bit of pressure onto your whole arms, which may be impacted by your still healing surgery area. Any sudden movement (if you had to swerve to miss someone) could possibly cause a setback ... so please check before you go out on the bike.
If you have an inside stationary bike - that would possibly be better when you DO start as you don't get as much pressure with the arms. You could even almost sit 'upright' and just 'spin' ..... but keep it gentle too, until you get the go ahead from the surgeon for more strenuous exercise.
take care