I laid off (no pun intended) for a week. Was no problem at all thereafter. I was told some guys need less, some extreme cases a month.

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It does seem to vary. For me, 2 days on a bag of ice and 2 additional days taking it easy yielded no problems. I somehow think that it would be easier to bike than to run though. I also think that if it is too soon, his body will let him know. It is sort of self-limiting that way.

Bernie

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I know three people (a cyclist, a swimmer/cyclist and a triathlete) who've undergone this. The cyclist had no issues with returning to cycling in a bit under a week; the swimmer/cyclist had some real discomfort (and this is a guy who is really tough) for longer than that. The triathlete managed to feebly ride indoors about a week later, but it was not comfortable (had to sit up the whole time: forget aerobars); he swam less than a week after the Big V (which is not very bright, considering the risk of infection). The doctor told the triathlete not to exercise for three weeks. Hah. Running was easier than biking, given a very supportive "environment". He suggests wearing a snug-fitting Speedo-type swim suit under your preferred running wear, and running carefully (avoid bouncing as much as possible).

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I laid off a week from any athletic endeavors. You could probably begin earlier since, after about three or four days, most of my hesitation was mental. There is a certain amount of "phantom pain" that goes along with the procedure.

On a side note, just throw out the frozen peas afterward. Don't be cheap like my buddy and refreeze them to eat later.

How's this for coincidence. Just had mine done last week (Tuesday). Merry X-Mas to the Mrs.

Boys are doing fine . . . Doc told me to hold off for a week. I did some light stretching last night and feel fine. My first run will be Thursday morning. I haven't tried the bike thing yet and will probably wait until this weekend. Doc had pictures of a guy who tried cycling too soon. That looked painful. Ok, according to him he did it within 72 hours . . . As for swimming, I was advised to wait until the wounds completely healed -- i.e. the sutures dissolving (approx. 2 weeks).

Had mine done on a Monday AM and I was back on the bike on Friday. I waited until the end of the following week before I started to run again. For me the keys to recovery were very supportive undergarments to hold everything in place (I wore my bike shorts), lots of ice and almost compete rest for 24 hours after I got home. I had a dull ache for two or three weeks that eventually went away, but never any major pain.

While the procedure was taking place all I could think was: I sure am glad I can't feel what they are doing, because it would have to HURT!!!

Q: What's the difference between men and women?
A: There's a "Vas Deferens" between us...;-)

HC

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Holden Cain, ObGyn..."People pulling people out of people"

*groan*

(ok, that did make me laugh)

With respect to your sig line, I now have titanium parts too!!! :-)

As one who has a bit of titanium in that region due to the procedure you mentioned.........give it a week and then go easy.

One week was sufficient. I took two off only because of other commitments.

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