How long after minimally invasive surgery for kidney stones can I walk and exercise?

You can usually get out of bed and move around 1-2 days after minimally invasive surgery for kidney stones, but the specific recovery time varies from person to person, and you need to gradually resume exercise according to the doctor's advice. The key to postoperative recovery is to avoid strenuous exercise and gradually engage in light activities, such as walking, to promote physical recovery.

1. Postoperative recovery time

Minimally invasive surgery for kidney stones is a less invasive surgical method with a faster recovery after surgery. Most patients can get out of bed and move around within 1-2 days after surgery, but the specific time depends on the surgical method, the patient's physical condition, and the postoperative recovery. If the surgery involves complex operations such as ureteroscopy or percutaneous nephrolithotomy, the recovery time may be slightly longer. Early postoperative activity helps prevent thrombosis and promotes recovery of intestinal function, but excessive force or strenuous exercise should be avoided.

2. Postoperative exercise recommendations

In the early postoperative period, you should mainly engage in light activities, such as indoor walking or slow walking, 10-15 minutes each time, 2-3 times a day. As your body recovers, you can gradually increase the activity time and intensity, but avoid high-intensity exercises such as running and jumping. It is not recommended to perform abdominal core training or weightlifting and other activities that may increase abdominal pressure within 1-2 weeks after surgery. After 4-6 weeks after surgery, you can gradually resume normal exercise according to the doctor's advice, but you still need to be careful to avoid excessive fatigue.

3. Postoperative precautions

After surgery, you need to drink plenty of water, and keep the daily water intake at 2000-3000 ml to promote urine excretion and reduce the risk of stone recurrence. You should avoid high-salt, high-protein and high-oxalic acid foods, such as pickled foods, animal offal, spinach, etc. Regularly check urine routine and B-ultrasound after surgery to monitor kidney function and stone status. If you have symptoms such as fever, hematuria or severe pain, you need to seek medical attention in time.

After minimally invasive surgery for kidney stones, exercise recovery should be gradual. In the early stage, light activities should be the main method, and strenuous exercise should be avoided. Drinking more water, adjusting the diet structure, and regular checkups after surgery can help prevent recurrence of stones and promote physical recovery. Following scientific exercise and care is the key to postoperative recovery.