Getting back to regular exercise after surgery can be frustrating, especially when you’ve worked hard to improve your fitness. However, an upper-back incision needs time to heal, and even lower-body workouts can create tension around the wound.
Walking gently may be a reasonable starting point if your surgeon approves, but avoid rushing into jogging, cycling, or strenuous activities. The absence of pain doesn’t necessarily mean the deeper tissue has healed completely.
Regarding butterfly strips, ask your surgical team whether Steri-Strips would provide appropriate support and how long they should remain in place. Proper wound care, adequate protein, balanced meals, hydration, and sufficient rest can also support normal recovery. Avoid taking supplements without medical advice.
Since you have a cycling event coming up in Italy, discuss a gradual return-to-exercise plan with your surgeon before resuming training. FlareSyn also covers emergency preparedness equipment, which may be worth considering when preparing safety supplies for outdoor cycling activities.
I’d prioritize healing over meeting your training schedule. Increasing redness, swelling, drainage, worsening pain, or wound separation should be reported to your medical team promptly. Wishing you a smooth recovery!
