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This was something I googled and wondered without much success, so just incase someone is looking for info (I'm sure Laura will link several bike threads I didn't find)

I tried riding my bike at 4 months post op and I could do it, but it was fairly uncomfortable even with a comfy type saddle and padded bike shorts so I thought I'd put the bike away again till things settle down.

Just randomly thought I'd try the bike today at 6 months and 6 days post op and I'd say it's 95% comfy.

I'm happy about this  ;D

Good topic!

I started riding a bike on a pretty regular basis at 3 months, but it is definitely much more comfortable now at around 5 months. This is mostly for commuting purposes though, so not typically more than an hour or so each day.

Very brave Ladies!

You have my admiration!

I'll get to find out next year how brave you really were!

Hugz!

I am at 4.5 months and have not yet tried my bike, but I sure want to! I'll likely wait to try til January or even spring if the weather doesn't cooperate.

It was a 9 months before I could ride for  a decent length of time-off road, technical(ish) downhill.It took a little bit of time after that to become saddle hardened.I also had to buy new(gender specific) saddles for my road and mountain bikes to accomodate my new anatomy.

I never did get to the point to where I could ride a bicycle. But then, I couldn't handle the seats before my surgery either.

Cindi

I was back on my bike after 2.5 weeks lol, but then again I am from Holland :P

Quote from: doll89 on December 10, 2015, 08:32:25 AM
I was back on my bike after 2.5 weeks lol, but then again I am from Holland :P

def not recommended you still would have had all your stitches in, your surgeon would not be happy with you I imagine.

Just the thought of riding a bike post-op sends shivers up & down my spine.

Not being able to ride is one of the things I'm not looking forward to. Going at the beginning of February and hope to be able to ride my road bike by the end of May or some time in June, but some of the streets and trails I use are a bit bumpy.  :o

I want to know, what is it like to ride a bike without those bits down there?

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Quote from: Serenation on December 10, 2015, 05:18:34 PM
def not recommended you still would have had all your stitches in, your surgeon would not be happy with you I imagine.

it was only for short distance, he said for me it was ok after 3 wks if it didnt hurt and was careful,, and I healed very fast so I'm glad ,, but maybe something could go wrong if you are not healed enough yet

I am very interested in this too. I rode 5000 miles last year, would be crushed if this caused problems.

Quote from: Joi on December 10, 2015, 10:52:33 PM
Just the thought of riding a bike post-op sends shivers up & down my spine.

lol its possible you sit directly on... parts... which might be a nice feeling.


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Better be a fancy gel padded seat!  Can't imagine that it could be stimulating.  But WTF do I know. Don't have the proper part  YET! ;)

Hugz!

Quote from: Joi on January 07, 2016, 12:19:33 PM
Better be a fancy gel padded seat!  Can't imagine that it could be stimulating.  But WTF do I know. Don't have the proper part  YET! ;)

Hugz!

You can also try a very old one... there are very broad ones, with springs... can be funny but less stimulation  :)


hugs

Just à fair warning.

I learned that after surgery the next two days (at my hospital) they attached a cord from my back to a machine, that sorta helped with the pain as it automatically gives u pain killers.

as for me, we also took oxynorm (morphine) the first week which lead me to believe I had recovered much quicker the. I had. And even the forth day I ws up, getting dressed, and going down with elevator to take small walk, goto a shop, or walk outside to get a blood test at a nearby clinic. 1 week after surgery I was home again.

As I been home less the a week I got a small scar "down there" , i panicked and we went back to hospital again. Turns out I some stitch at the lower part had gone up? Idk, it hard to describe. I led to me having one traumatic morning where I woke up n had blood flowing from down there. I put a towel and paper against it, and it stopped after 20 sec. . After I learned that it just cause the wound there was healing, and when I moved it opened up a little.

I also stopped with pain killers almost completely after 4-5 night at home. But I had to take oxynorm the first two days to get some sleep, which felt horrible. I probably won't had if I Didn't walk around like Wolverine as I was hospitalized . . The drugs made me irrational and naive to what I could do, and shouldn't done at this state. , I'm kinda pissed no nurses warn me about moving around to much.

Now, a month after surgery just about .. I'm ok :)" . I been out ONCE (.winter,what todo?) for a small walk. It's taken me just up to now to sit in computer chair for more then 20min... I walk in ok speed, but I was out shopping with dad yesterday and.. I had to take a break in a chair in the mall, leaning down so I almost lay on my back.

Still, numb and horny.. But what you do :)
so, yeah, take it easy the first weeks.. Especially when u feel like a super heroine the first week due to drugs in your body.

No matter what is between your legs a recumbent cycle is far more comfortable.  I have a few thousand miles on mine and, like transition, I would never go back ;D 

Quote from: Tessa James on January 08, 2016, 01:13:48 AM
No matter what is between your legs a recumbent cycle is far more comfortable.  I have a few thousand miles on mine and, like transition, I would never go back ;D

I always worry about them. Don't you feel more threatened by other traffic?

My bike has an electric motor, so I can lay off from pedalling when I want. I started riding again in earnest just after Christmas. I needed to adjust my 'stance' particularly going across the two sets of railway tracks I need to negotiate on the way to work. Bump de bump de bump.

Quote from: Cindy on January 08, 2016, 01:32:51 AM
I always worry about them. Don't you feel more threatened by other traffic?

My bike has an electric motor, so I can lay off from pedalling when I want. I started riding again in earnest just after Christmas. I needed to adjust my 'stance' particularly going across the two sets of railway tracks I need to negotiate on the way to work. Bump de bump de bump.

Good question and often heard concern.  Some recumbents sit quite low, others can be like a stretch limousine.  I am on my second recumbent bike and like the style of sitting at the same level as auto drivers.  Lots of innovative models to choose from. It is like riding a lawn chair.  No stress on wrists, neck or back and no wedgie up our....   I rode thru downtown traffic daily and wear bright colors, some add a flag.  They are the fastest thing on two wheels that is human powered but my motor is a lot slower than it used to be. ;)  I broke a wrist after hitting railroad tracks at the wrong angle and going down.  They are a hazard!  I love to ride, especially on trails separated from traffic.  Progressive urban planning includes bike lanes and other auto curbing techniques. 

There are all sorts of recumbents like Tessa says. My dad rides one called Bike-E and he likes it. Sit up a bit higher. I couldn't do that. I race triathlon and so I am out there really pushing hard plus recumbents are illegal for triathlon.


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Quote from: ImSuziG on January 08, 2016, 11:21:13 AM
There are all sorts of recumbents like Tessa says. My dad rides one called Bike-E and he likes it. Sit up a bit higher. I couldn't do that. I race triathlon and so I am out there really pushing hard plus recumbents are illegal for triathlon.


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Hey Suzi you know it and a Bike E is the one I still ride.  They started out in Eugene OR and tried to go international but lost their shorts and went out of business.  Faster overall, recumbents are usually kept out of the races.  Ride on friend ;D