Having to give up cycling.........

[migrantwing]

Going swimming tomorrow, as a matter of fact. I hadn't really been swimming since secondary school (20 years ago) when I started swimming again about 12 months ago. I started off swimming for around half a mile, which is about 15 lengths of the pool I use. Then I built it up to a mile. Now, I usually do around 40 lengths, 50 on a good day. I feel great. Just goes to show the benefits of swimming, a friend of mine lost 2 stone in weight after about 4 months, going 2 or 3 times a week. I'm sure swimming will be highly beneficial to you.

Best of luck!

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Just an update to say I had my prostatectomy yesterday and within a day I am back home.

In some discomfort but that is to be expected.

Hopefully won't be to long until I'm back on my bike but probably be looking for a new saddle

 

[BrumJim]

Get well soon.
Problem with trying swimming and running whilst you are waiting to get on your bike is that you might start wanting to do triathlons!

 

[accountantpete]

Just came across this thread - hope everything is going well TCS.

 

[The Jogger]

Take it easy and try and enjoy the recuperation, as you said earlier, playing the victim can reap rewards. Good luck and plan some tours.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Thanks jim,Pete and jogger

I think dog walking will be the way forward until I get back on my bike?

 

[bongofury66]

Just had my 3rd MI.8 weeks ago...and just back on the bike. You will be back soon. The torture never stops!
Take care

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Cheers bongo

Hope everything goes well for you to

The torture never stops,very good

 

[Paul Walters]

TCS, an ex-colleague of mine who retired a few years ago had the same condition, and operation, and is up an riding his road bike and MTB again. In fact, I think he was back on the road on only a few months..... he has cut-out saddle now, possibly the type with two blades rather than a hole in the middle, so I am sure you'll be fine once the initial rest period is over. I can't suggest any alternative exercises, but good luck with it all.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Thanks paul

I will be back on my bike as soon as i can.

 

[Albert]

After my prostate reduction operation I was off the bike for 8 weeks. Frustrating, but the time passes.
PS Take the warning about Triathlons seriously. Imagine! 33% cyclist, 33% athlete, 33% fish, with the risk of becoming an Ironman.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I don't think i will be doing a triathlon any time soon.