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@beckyt

"Lesson... follow lifting and strenuous exercise instructions." Your comment caught my eye. I am 3.5 weeks post-surgery for diverticulitis. I was feeling better before than now. I did lift a couple garbage bags and now I have some mild pain in my lower abdomen. I want to start yoga. Do you know if it's too soon?

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YES, it's too soon. "Walking" is your friend for the next month, then gentle stretches that involve some easy twisting. No lifting. If I had to do it all over, I would not have lifted or twisted for 3 months. I had the repair surgery with mesh reinforcement to repair the colon resection incision damage (hernia) on Jan 8. Now, six weeks later, I'm feeling great and it's soooo hard not to resume ALL physical activities, BUT I need to remind myself.... it takes months, maybe a year for that incision, now mesh to "meld" with all the muscles and tissues in my abdomen to create strength. Surgeries take a toll on your body and the aging process. I don't want anymore surgeries! We must take time getting back to the gym. Slow and steady!