Fitness and colostomy

I am 8 weeks post op from having a permanent colostomy.....is it ok for me to exercise and to carry on doing sit ups in the future? I was an avid aerobic nut before my operation and would be gutted if i couldn't return to aerobics.
I already walk 5 miles per day
Any helpful replies welcome xx

Take your time!!!

Hello

When you have had your colostomy done depending on wether they open your stomach up as well, you will be very sore for a few weeks, you will lose a lot of weight at first but you will soon put this back on so dont worry!!! i am 41 and i had my colostomy done when i was 32 i am only slim and have always had a very flat stomach, this i still have, my stomach muscles are still very strong. You will know your own body so please dont rush into it and cause yourself any damage, take your time. Please feel free to mail me with any questions you have running through your mind, i will answer them as honest as i can.

Annie

May be able to help

Hi D

PM me and I'll give you some ideas which may help.

Cheers

Mike

Exercise

hi hope you are well gently exercise is ok as long as you are not in too much pain and dont overdo it. take your time and work up to a level good for you over time. good luck. lovely picture by the way im from manchester to.

Exercise

Thanks for getting back to me Michelle. Whereabouts are you from? I'm near Wigan.
I'm going to start proper exercise in the New Year.....i feel fit but don't want to be silly to put my health at risk. Thanks for liking my piccie )) xx

Exactly

don't run before you can walk, little by little, you'll regain your fitness. rest and recuperate for now!