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I had a partial hysterectomy just under 3 weeks ago, and i was just wondering how much walking is too much?  I am only going for short walks at the moment, but feel i would be able to go for longer walks, but am afraid i might push myself too hard.  any advice would be helpful,  thanks.
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1616302 tn?1388159928
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Hello mammy70,
It is great that you want to exercise. The most important caution is to listen to you body. If it hurts more than you are comfortable with don't do it. Around 6 wks postop it becomes safer to exert yourself with some degree of caution. Best wishes,
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1616302 tn?1388159928
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
hello mammy70
Please forgive me for the delay in answering your question. In short listen to your body. If it hurts a lot don't do it; likewise, start with baby steps and work your way back up to where you were before your surgery. No sex for 6 wks. Good luck!

Regards,

Erich T. Wyckoff,MD,FACOG
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