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      • April 26, 2017 at 1:09 pm
      Rags McRags
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        Thanks Katie – sounds like we are two peas in a pod – except I dont wear a bra!

        My cycle ride in Italy is a 300km all day event.  And i really dont want to lose all the investment in time and money Ive put in.

        I did a 8km walk on treamill yesterday (day 5) at a 5.5 gradient – and the scar is a little sore today.  I'm going to see nurse tomorrow to get it checked out. 

        I did try a few minites on the eliptical trainer (arms not moving) and the upright exercise bike  – and both felt like they were not pulling on the stitches at all when done at a gentle pace.

        I think a two week break sounds like sensible, bar walking.  But will drive me crazy. 

        Do you have internal and external stitches?  I have 7 internal (disolvable) and 9 external ( taken out after 4 weeks).  Is that similar to you?

        I have ordered some Steri Strips for when the stitches come out to help secure the area.

        Best to luck

         

         

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