Is light cardio a bad thing with an open wound? 9Photo)

It is unfortunate that you had this complication occur, however it looks like the wound care you're getting is good and the wound looks clean.  This will take time to heal.  If you allow it to heal without putting tension on the separated edges, it will heal faster.  You surgeon may consider using a VAC or PICO wound healing device to speed up the healing.As to any form of exercise, while it is good for your hear and overall health, if it means slowing down the closure of this wound, I would refrain from it.  

Not necessarily. It looks like your wound is healing well and you should, of course, remain in contact with your own PS and clear everything with him or her...but if you were my patient, and in the absence of other factors (medical problems, signs of infection, slowing in healing etc) I would probably allow/encourage you to do some light cardio.  That being said, you should avoid exercise and motions that provide shearing forces (twisting, turning, etc) as that may slow the progress you're having in getting the wound edges to heal together.I hope that this helps and good luck,Dr. E