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Actress Chhavi Mittal's Post-Surgery Gym Comeback
22 Sep
Summary
- Actress Chhavi Mittal returned to gym three weeks post-abdominal surgery.
- She is lifting only a quarter of her capacity, avoiding compound exercises.
- Medical experts emphasize gradual recovery over speed after myomectomy.
Actor Chhavi Mittal has returned to the gym for strength training, three weeks after undergoing a laparoscopic myomectomy on August 25th. The surgery involved four abdominal incisions and internal stitches, requiring a mindful approach to recovery.
Mittal is currently lifting only a quarter of her previous capacity and is strictly avoiding compound exercises like deadlifts and squats to minimize core involvement. She noted that the biggest challenge is slowing down, as her body is accustomed to significant physical activity.
Experts like Dr. Gandhali Deourukhkar highlight that external wounds from minimally invasive surgery can heal faster than deeper tissues. She advises against misinterpreting feeling energetic as readiness for strenuous exercise, as internal repair continues.
Dr. Kusum Lata adds that patients accustomed to regular workouts may find recovery difficult. However, she cautions that heavy lifting and exercises putting pressure on the abdomen should be avoided until cleared by a surgeon.
Gentle movement and walking are encouraged over bed rest for uncomplicated recoveries, according to Dr. Deourukhkar. The key is distinguishing between being active and overexerting oneself, with a gradual increase in activity progression.
Dr. Deourukhkar warns against letting fitness levels dictate recovery timelines, emphasizing that tissues must be fully healed. She advises rebuilding exercise gradually and monitoring for symptoms like increased pain, bleeding, or fever, and consulting a doctor if any arise.
