Can you get back to sports & normal activities after transplant?

Good afternoon
Walking just going for walks along the beach or in a park walking to the store. Cooking, baking, photography. All those kinds of things that I couldn't do because I didn't have the energy. It's so nice to be able to do them again. 💗 It was a long recovery so I don't really remember cuz it was so gradual but I just felt healthy. That's the only word I can think of is healthy

@hughwmyers, patience is important. Like @pgruetz said, you don't want to do things before your body is ready. Allowing your body to heal and keeping it fit is a fine balance. I share these member spotlights to inspire you.See members hiking, shooting hoops, dancing and more after transplant.

- Every day is a good day: Meet @scottij https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/about-connect/newsfeed-post/every-day-is-a-good-day-meet-scottij/
- A Passion for Transplant Patients: Meet @rosemarya https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/about-connect/newsfeed-post/a-passion-for-transplant-patients-meet-rosemarya-1/
- Dancing til my feet hurt with new lungs: Meet @chickytina https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/about-connect/newsfeed-post/dancing-til-my-feet-hurt-with-new-lungs-meet-chickytina/

I know I’m a little late to the game here, but thought I’d share my story.
Heart double lung recipient in April 2021. My respiratory therapist (more like PT) told me that since I was retired, staying fit and healthy was my new job. This really resonated with me.
My goal was to be back in the saddle (lifelong horseback rider/owner) by September. And I did it! Riding helped me increase my cardio, core strength and leg strength. I also began walking and working out daily. And I still do this 5 years later. I’m very active-incorporating strength training, cardio and also training for competitions on my horse. Life is great and my mental and physical health are both very good.

@colleenyoung, @hughwmyers

Colleen, Thanks for mentioning me.
Hugh, patience is important but as my mother taught me, patience is a dependent character trait. It is only valuable when combined with other traits. Patience alone...worthless. She would counsel to be patient and focused on a goal. Patient and determined when you fall short or back from your goal. Patient and loving toward yourself because you cannot love others unless you love yourself.

For me I had a physical goal of playing basketball. So I organized a league of old men. We vary our name and associated T-shirts between Old Men's Basketball League, Ancient Athletes Association, and Glory Days Relived.

Covid got in the way, new hips courtesy of tacrolimus got in the way, strained achilles got in the way, and now post-terior tibular tendonitis. But with focus, determination and patience all barriers were overcome.

You can do this.
Best always,
s!

@scottij

Ty for your story. It, as have all of the responses that I have received only fuel my determination to get back to golfing and hanging out with friends
and family. I am not known for being a patient man, but I will in this instance. I am truly overwhelmed with the support I have recieved and look forward for the what the future brings.

Hello,
I'm a little late to the conversation. I am a dance and yoga teacher. My kidney transplant was a bit complicated, so my surgical scar was substantial. That was the main aspect of healing - when were my core muscles strong enough to support me again. I started with walks, the treadmill, then dance and yoga and finally weight lifting.

Your body will let you know when it is okay. Anytime I over did it, I grew exhausted and was down for a couple days. That was my cue to back up activity a bit, and hold at that level for a week or so. Then I would add a bit more. Ease into it, and have an exit plan in place. For golfing, I imagine that would be a golf cart and lack of embarrassment if you can only do the putting range for a while:) The swift swinging motion of golf might require a doctor's okay that all the stitches (internal and external) are ready for that kind of motion. Best of luck.

My partner just celebrated his 3 year kindeyversary and he is in the best shape of his life. What started out as very VERY short walks post transplant have morphed into a solid workout routine. Strength training and cardio in addition to lots of outdoor time hunting and hiking. His recovery has been amazing and most of this has been attributed to his healthy lifestyle post transplant. His transplant team is so proud of him. There is nothing that is not improved with a healthy body. They have cautioned him against sports that would cause a lot of "jarring" and impacts but other than that, he has their stamp of approval. Good luck to you getting back out there and getting active!

Ty all for the wonderful replys. I just had another appointment with my transplant team. She told me my white blood cell count is pretty low. So I guess ill be inside and not out in public for a bit. Just wondering if this is normal. Im just about 3months out from my liver transplant.