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Exercising After a LEEP Procedure

After having a LEEP procedure performed one month ago, I know how aggravating it can be to get a simple answer on resuming normal activity after the procedure.  The normal recommendation from doctors is to wait 5-7 days to exercise.  But what defines exercise, exactly?  High impact?  Low impact?  Walking?  Some say to wait over two weeks to perform any lifting.  Some suggest more.  Some say no exercise whatsoever for 2 weeks.

Personally, I would base it on how you feel.  If you were active before having the procedure done, I wouldn't take too many days off.  Instead, try some low impact activity such as walking, yoga, or stretching in the 3-5 days post procedure.  Gradually re-introduce your fitness regiment.  I waited 8 days to do any heavy lifting or strenuous activity.  By heavy, I'm referring to 15 pound weights and higher.  By strenuous, I'm referring to running, pushups, and pull ups.  Again, all of this depends on how you feel.  If you had a more involved procedure performed, I would give things a bit more time.

Key warning signs that you're overdoing it are heavy bleeding, fever, or nausea.  If you are soaking a pad within an hour, see a doctor immediately.  If you are just having charcoal-colored discharge (gross, right?) that's normal and no cause for concern.  If this discharge lasts beyond one month, I'd see a doctor.  Typically it will go away in a couple weeks after the procedure.  The key point is that you want that area to heal with a new growth of cells.  It is a surgical "wound" of sorts, so make sure to keep proper hygiene for faster healing.  And as always, eat healthy, drink lots of water, and take care of yourself.