Minor Surgery: How long 'till my next Cathe???

[mdonato]

Hey Cathe, I love seeing you on Facebook! It gives me a little jolt to see you and all us fans everyday. Thanks for joining!

I just had a minor sinus surgery yesterday. I've been working out for 17 weeks now and am in a really great groove. Lost weight and inches and feel wonderful. I want to work out again asap, the doc says wait until the end of the week. Honestly I feel like I could pull off something light and easy by tomorrow! What's your feeling on how long it takes to lose cardio and strength gains? I've been able to push alot of weight during strength training and I do all my step dvd's on 8". I guess I'm scared of moving backwards. My last workout was pyramids upper and lower on Sunday.

Realistically I know I will be back up to speed in no time. I think I just miss the burn. Thanks for any advice!

Marianne

 

[spyrosmom]

Not Cathe here, but I'd listen to the Dr. A week won't set you back that far. Bouncing around and rattling things in your healing sinus cavities may set you back even farther. Go for some long walks, but I'd stay away from the lifting and cardio. A break may even do you good. Getting better is more important. Trust me, I've learned the hard way.

Nan

 

[mdonato]

Thanks Nan. I have worked out to Cathe dvd's for about 10 years. I remember one time I had to take a week off because I was moving and so busy. When I did my first dvd after the move I was so strong and fit, I couldn't believe how the break did me good. I'm focusing on that now!

Monday is a week since Surgery, I think I'll just do light elliptical on that day since I will be away at a hotel. Thanks for the reassurance.

 

[bayerngirl]

Hi Marianne,

I have an infection (sinusitis) since April 1. I can’t get rid of the infection to save my life. My left nostril is completely blocked, at night both nostrils are blocked, which keeps me up all night long. Last Monday my ENT doctor had to go in with a very long needle and poke a whole through the cavity itself. That was painful! Here in Germany they don’t believe in a lot of pain killers! My nostril will not open up! I am on my second round of amoxicillin right now and still don’t feel any better than I did almost 3 weeks ago!

What kind of minor sinus surgery did you have? What meds did you take? I am taking all kinds of meds nothing is working! I am miserable. Today I picked up a reversal for an ENT Uni. Clinic in Regensburg. If my infection isn’t getting any better by this weekend, I will check into the ENT clinic. The reason I am not going any sooner is, my DH is in the states until Saturday.

I miss my workouts. I have so much pressure in my head; I couldn’t work out even if I wanted to. I was doing the 6 month STS rotation, almost finished Meso 1. Now I have to start all over again! Very frustrating!

I am glad you are feeling better! Take it easy, on your workouts!

I hope you or someone out there can give me some helpful advice!