TMI: Running and Dermoids

Jul 17, 2013 | Running, Thought





This is one of those TMI posts that I normally complain about. I really do feel that people put too much of themselves out there, either on purpose or because they don’t understand privacy setting on Facebook (or understand Twitter really is public). I am posting this because I spent many hours searching the internet for information from runners having dermoid cysts removed.

I’ll start with the basics. Two weeks ago I had laparoscopic surgery to remove two pretty large (but not gigantic) dermoid cysts; I affectionately referred to them as my lil aliens . I was pretty out of it for about a week and have spent the last week resting and getting back into the swing of things. I would say that a week off work due to pain is necessary and another week off if you can to get some rest and not overdo it would really help you. The pain is still there but it subsided greatly by day 11. I still can’t walk very far, but I was given the clearance to start easing into light exercise. Even though only minor slits (five in my case) are made, the core is pretty traumatized and bruised, and the bounce of running really intensifies any pain. I can’t run yet, but I’ll report back when I can.

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Goodbye Aliens

Jul 2, 2013 | Thought

Tomorrow is the day. I have to check in at the hospital bright and early at 6 a.m. so I won’t be able to post my farewell then.

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