Exercising with SpaceOar

I jogged a 5K every other day during my 28 days of proton radiation after having SpaceOAR Vue injected. (I swam laps for 35-45 minutes on alternating days.) Never did any biking; didn’t want to put any pressure back there.

I rode a stationary bike 20-25 minutes M-F during treatment. I hope that wasn't the cause of my radiation proctitis, but SpaceOar didn't prevent it.

Had Barrigel placed on 7/29. After a week started back spinning class.

Completed IMRT treatment #15 Friday and did spinning class yesterday. No issues. I did bring a gel pad to place over the seat as a precaution.

I can’t tell the Barrigel is even present.

@rport3
I did aerobic walking, swimming but no biking. Both of my R/Os from two different C.O.E. institutions said no bike riding after Space/Oar or even during radiation treatments. The pressure on Space/Oar can make it move and bike riding in some was shown to irritate the prostate.

My Mayo PCP also said not too for same reasons.

I exercised using pin loaded machines in gyms 3 times a week, every other day, with cardio exercise on a recumbent exercise machine on alternate days, from when the SpaceOAR was put in and all through the radiation treatments.

I was told no cycling, on the road or in the gym. Like @climateguy pin loaded exercise machines in the gym but walking on the treadmill for cardio. I had SpaceOAR procedure Aug 5th and started PBRT this past Wednesday; 3 down, 25 to go.

I ran 4 miles 3-4 times per week. Avoided any type of bike riding per the guidance I had seen. That was prior to and during 39 sessions of VMAT 3 years ago. Have had a couple of brief minor “blood in the water” sessions since then. Routine colonoscopy confirmed mild proctitis, but it really hasn’t been an issue. I am currently in remission.

Thank you all for your insights. Most helpful.