Anyone undergone physio rehab - how did u get back into gardening?

Has anyone undergone physio rehab following an ilness / operation? How did u get back into gardening? What did u avoid to start with? I have gastroparasis and a recent csection delivery and started physio today but nervous to do any "gardening"

 

Yes, I have a condition called Brachial Plexus Neuropathy, 2 years ago, I lost most of my strength, control, grip in both arms and hands.

Once diagnosed, I was advised swimming and gentle physio to begin with. As things began to improve, I was told to start using weights, not being a member of a gym, I began by doing lighter tasks in the garden ie hand forking small areas, but certainly not lifting bags of compost (not that I could anyway). After a few months I noticed I could do more and even lift more, I put my recovery down to doing the garden.

Moral of the story: Start off gentle and let your body tell you when it's ready to do more. (perhaps the female members can offer advice as far as the C section stuff goes, as I am lucky not to have had one of them )

Best of luck with your recovery.

 

Thanks I've made a start with weeding and clipping / pruning. Still can't do it without throwing up tho :(