I just had a stent put in my iliac vein due to extensive clots that I had 10 years ago (caused by birth control only; no genetic cloting factors). I am a marathoner and fitness competitor, super active, healthy and not overweight. When could I work out realistically? The doctor told me 3-4 weeks but I don t think he understands how fit I am. I just put in 90 miles last week training for a race I have in September. Could I start back up slowly in 10 days instead of 3 weeks?
Hello Welcome to Ask a Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is not how your fit, but the thing is the stent it has to be fixed properly on a place so looking to this you have to follow the medical advice, it is the responsibility and question of your health if you do not follow the advice then bad consequences would be there, you have to follow the medical advice given to you, it is just for your good only. Hope I have answered your query, let me know for further assistance.