Everyone who hasn't had BC seems to tell us to rest and take it easy when stats show that moving is the best thing for us. If your PT knows you have limitations and you aren't experiencing pain when you exercise (apart from your muscles wanting to mutiny) then go for it.
I still need to stay on my knees for push ups and on my elbows for planks as my expanders must be in a position that they jam into me if I try to take it further. The first time I swam my chest felt irritated for a couple of days but it wasn't painful now I love swimming as my joints don't feel so heavy in the water. You'll have to keep adapting your workouts as you progress through the different surgeries so you may as well try different things along the way.
Jen
