Jogging

[Crystal]

Hello,

I am about 2 and 1/2 months post Op and have been back to work 3 weeks.  The first week was a little scary wit the new SSD but I am back into the swing of things for the most part.  I am pretty tired at the end of the day still but it is slowly getting better.  I get some roaring tinitus some times at night but not unbareable.  I also get a feeling of swelling in the surgery side on a hectic day and an occasional feeling of tightness in there still.

No headaches at all, knock on wood.  Some balance issues especially at night, also not too bad.

I am thinking about starting to jog again.  I have been doing alot of walking and a little bit on the eliptical cross trainer.

Any body there a jogger?  Am wondering when you started up again after surgery and if it caused you any issues.

Thank you!

Crystal

[tony]

sorry to dwell on this one but SSD means care with traffic
crossing rhe road etc - then the darker evenings
may create issues with balance/stability
So take it easy im a safe environment first ?
Best regards
Tony

[Jeanlea]

Hi Crystal,

I had surgery in September of 2005.  I began walking/running on the treadmill again in January.  Probably could have started it sooner, but I never was that motivated.  lol  I was out walking for about four or five miles at two months without any problems. I live in a cold area of the country so I wasn't interested in being outside to run.  Now I'm nearly 18 months post-op and today I ran for 20 minutes at 5 mph.  That's part of my 30 minute daily workout.  My goal is to be able run in a 5K race and actually run the whole time.  I'm about halfway there.

I would start out slowly at first and see how you feel.  Good luck to you.

Jean

[Joef]

Were is Crazycat ?? .. He jogs several miles a day!

[kristin]

hi there,
 
i started back running on the treadmill 6 weeks postop and had to stare straight ahead so i wouldn't fall off the treadmill! i picked one dot on the wall and kept telling my brain "the world is not moving, the world is not moving". eventually it got so i could watch the tv and finally moved where i felt like if i turned my head i wouldn't biff it! now, almost 2 years post op, i have no problems jogging at all.

just stick with it...i think running is good for your brain and balance..

kristin in montana

[Crystal]

Thanks for the info.  I went to the Ymca and did about 14 minutes on monday.  Increased my tinitus but I felt SOOO good in the afternoon.

Am having trouble getting back into my fitness routine now I am back to work.  I drag myself home on my belly some days...

[Battyp]

Wow jogging is NOT in my vocabulary.  I run so funny now  LOL

Crazy Cat is in sunny balmy beautiful Fl for a little R&R  Bet he's jogging lots now..no snow to deal with 

[Chambo]

I am approx 8 months post op (3.5cm AN / Translab) and run 2 - 3 times a week (circa 5km runs).

I am now much fitter than I was pre surgery and don't vomit when I push myself. I used to get extremely nauseous and throw up after every tough run. I also used to sway a bit towards the time of my diagnosis.

I did a 15km fun (?!) run for charity in April 06 (just 2 months before what was then my unknown surgery date) with a 3.5cm AN in 70 minutes.

One of my goals post surgery was to be able to complete the same fun run in April 07. I didn't think I was a chance to even contemplate this run only 1-2 months ago, however, now I am in full training and really looking forward to it! My finance and I did a Nike 6km training run on Sat and won our group race.

Running without the fear of throwing your guts up is a great feeling now!!

[pearchica]

Batty princess I am with you- jogging not a part of my "wellness policy"- Walking is and I didn't have any problems ( but then shouldn't given I had CK).  But the rest of you bring me to shame! I need to do something!  Good for all of you.  Take care, Annie

[Mary 117]

When jogging, does anyone else feel like they have a 5 lb sandbag hitting the side of their head (surgery side)? It doesn't really hurt but is somewhat uncomfortable. I tried running again but when I got the pounding sensation, I stopped. I have been sticking with stationary bike & rowing machine. I would like to start running again so if anyone has this same feeling and nothing bad happens, let me know.
Thanks again!
Mary
2cm Middle Fossa Dr Brackmann  05/24/05