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How Long Does Recovery From A Pilonidal Cyst Removal Surgery Take?
Question: if I have a pilonidal cyst and have surgery on it how long will it be til I can lift weights again for powerlifting
Brief Answer:
As discussed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
If you have a pilonidal cyst and undergo surgery for it, wants to know when can you lift weights for power-lifting.
This will depend upon a few factors:
Size of the cyst
Whether this is infected or not.
Extent of surgery that will be required.
Say for example, if the cyst is small, non-infected, and the surgery is clean, you can go for weight lifting within a few weeks, the moment the skin incising is well healed.
For larger cysts or so, it may be better to wait for 3 to 6 weeks depending upon the factors discussed above.
It is important to remember that the chances of recurrence are high in any pilonidal cysts or sinuses hence it is better to take an extra care till the skin/scar is well healed.
And also remember that there would be a stretch on the scar while doing power-lifting.
I hope this answers your query well.
As discussed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
If you have a pilonidal cyst and undergo surgery for it, wants to know when can you lift weights for power-lifting.
This will depend upon a few factors:
Size of the cyst
Whether this is infected or not.
Extent of surgery that will be required.
Say for example, if the cyst is small, non-infected, and the surgery is clean, you can go for weight lifting within a few weeks, the moment the skin incising is well healed.
For larger cysts or so, it may be better to wait for 3 to 6 weeks depending upon the factors discussed above.
It is important to remember that the chances of recurrence are high in any pilonidal cysts or sinuses hence it is better to take an extra care till the skin/scar is well healed.
And also remember that there would be a stretch on the scar while doing power-lifting.
I hope this answers your query well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I know it's not infected. no pain or redness. I don't think it's very big. I have a powerlifting meet March 12 that's why I was wondering
Brief Answer:
Better to get the surgery done after the meet.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, I though so that there would be an even in near future.
With the conditions you have mentioned, it is better to get it done after the powerlifting meet as you must have to train yourself too.
The pilonidal cyst might have been diagnosed recently but must be existing since a long time without any complications, hence I would suggest you to undergo surgery after the meet that is hardly 20 days away from today.
I hope this answers your query.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Better to get the surgery done after the meet.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, I though so that there would be an even in near future.
With the conditions you have mentioned, it is better to get it done after the powerlifting meet as you must have to train yourself too.
The pilonidal cyst might have been diagnosed recently but must be existing since a long time without any complications, hence I would suggest you to undergo surgery after the meet that is hardly 20 days away from today.
I hope this answers your query.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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