In general, how long is the restriction on exercise? I've been doing CrossFit for almost 2 years and am curious about how long I'll have to be out of the gym after my explant. I will, ask my doc but I was curious about what you all recommend.
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I would check with your PS but symptoms such as these are not uncommon following explantation. You may have some stitches that you have aggravated as you have started mobilising. This should settle but I would see your PS for reassurance.
I kinda love everything you are saying here. The doctor should be doing at least a partial capsulectomy as you indicated, and repair the muscle, and inject exparel into the muscle repair, as he or she is doing. All doctors that say "it doesn't hurt at all" are usually sliding out the implant...
Tight wraps that keep you from breathing are very likely too tight and you should call your surgeon's answering service and get connected with your doc. There are other reasons for shortness of breath after surgery and this needs to be evaluated. It takes a very tight bra to limit breathing a...