On Mon, 3 Mar 2025 20:02:24 -0600, Mark J cleary
Post by Mark J clearyPost by Jeff LiebermannPost by Zen CycleI was wondering if there were any issues with getting blood pressure up
with a work out after eye surgery.
Yes. There are numerous articles found on the web indicating that
exercise that raises the blood pressure is a bad idea after cataract
<https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/safe-exercise-driving-cataract-surgery-recovery>
"During first 48 hours after surgery, it's important not to bend over
or put your head below your waist. This can increase eye pressure and
interfere with healing. Also, be as gentle as possible when sneezing
or coughing."
"Most people can do very light exercise the day after surgery,
including walking. For activities like biking, running, tennis, golf
and sex, wait 7 to 10 days after your procedure."
"During the first 24 hours, the small incision begins to close and the
surface of the eye seals shut. But the smooth barrier underneath the
eye's surface can take another few weeks to fully heal."
I talked with someone in the ophthalmology waiting room to pass the
time. He was there for an inspection and possible repeat surgery. The
lens in one eye had fallen out of place because he had jumped off
something and hit the ground hard.
I was also warned not to touch, rub or wash my eyes for at least a
week. I didn't quite follow those instructions but did make an effort
not to comply.
May I suggest you do some online reading about what to do (and what
not to do) after surgery?
<https://www.google.com/search?q=exercise+after+cataract+surgery+blood+pressure>
"Dr said to wait a week before riding outside I can live with that my
vision right now is quite good. Amazing. So inside to ride or walk on
treadmill too."
I don't understand what you mean by "So inside to ride or walk on
treadmill too." Does that mean you're going ride your bicycle inside
your house and use the treadmill? I suggest you NOT do those
exercises.
Recovery might take more than a week. If your procedure was similar
to mine, you will be going in for an inspection fairly soon. They
should see if everything is where it belongs. Ask the staff or
ophthalmologist what you can and cannot do. I received several pages
of written instructions. If you also have those, read them again.
Good luck, get well, and please don't rush things.
I ask the ophthalmologist what I can do I explained this in previous
post.
Oops. I replied to your first message before I read your 2nd message.
I should have read ahead to see if you had additional comments.
Sorry(tm).
Post by Mark J clearyHe said I could walk. I could ride my bike inside which of course
means the indoor trainer. He told me to wait a week to ride outside. I
am not supposed to lift more than 20 pounds. Not lifting anything but I
do admit I put my guitar upstairs and in case it weighs more than 20
pounds never thought about it.
Ok, that makes sense. I was limited to 10 pounds for the first few
days and 20 pounds for 2 weeks until after the 2nd eye surgery. That
was a problem for me because it was mid winter (Jan 2024) and I was
carrying approximately three 30 lb loads of firewood up my 50 stairs
every day. That definitely would have raised my blood pressure. So,
I hired some of the local talent to drag a few weeks of firewood up
the hill for me.
Post by Mark J clearyHad surgery on Friday at 7am. Went back for 24 hour post follow up at
his office.
On a weekend? Locally, most of the non-emergency medical offices are
closed on weekends.
Post by Mark J clearyHe looked at eye said was healing and doing ok.
Great. You still have to survive about a month of eye drops. I had
problems getting the drops into the eye. I finally figured out how to
do it properly a few days before the end.
Post by Mark J clearyThey did
have me read the chart to see where eyesight was. I could read the 20/25
line and make out the 20/20.
Very good.
Post by Mark J clearyDr said my eye a little dry makes sure to
use the Refresh tears a lot and probably if not dry I could read the
20.20 line.
Due to astigmatism, I couldn't get to 20/20 in one eye (I forgot which
eye). One of the drops is an anti-inflammatory (Ketorolac). After
surgery, the internal pressure in the eyeball increases. That's
normal. However, they don't want the pressure to increase too much. I
didn't ask what happens if it goes too high. I didn't want to know,
so I just followed the instructions.
Post by Mark J clearyI can read the small caution label on the Utility Box in my
backyard from the house. I have live here 22 years and never seen it
quite that clear or be able to read it.
I was testing my vision with a Snellen eye chart in my kitchen and by
using street and road signs while driving. Cataract surgery was a
huge improvement in my vision.
Post by Mark J clearyI am not at all touching or rubbing my eye in anyway. I pat it dry after
shower and no soap or anything in the eye.
Same with me. I also wore a patch over one or both eyes at night, so
I wouldn't try to rub my eyes while sleeping or dreaming.
Post by Mark J clearyI had retinal detachment and
gas bubble in my eye and that was way more complicated that this. I am
though wanting to be as careful as possible no bending or straining.
Head up and forward and praying it heals.
Very good. Better to live for a while with a few inconveniences than
to risk ruining the surgeon's handiwork. May your outcome be
favorable and without complications.
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