Would you?

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wiener dog Jun 2013 8:49am, 2 Jun 2013 1,199 posts	0 wiener dog I had a cyst cut out from the bursa in my knee on Wed. The cut is pretty small & was checked on Fri by the nurse who said there was no infection & it was healing ok. I was told by the Doctor who removed it that it was ok to run if I felt ok. It is only sore today when I press on it & there is a bit of bruising but I can bend my knee ok now & the stitches are not on the bend they are sort of on the actual knee cap. Would it be a relly bad idea to try a run today? Has anyone run with stitches on the knee & been ok with it?
Ultracat Jun 2013 8:51am, 2 Jun 2013 10,379 posts	0 Ultracat I would leave it another couple of days, you could just walk instead.
rosehip Jun 2013 8:55am, 2 Jun 2013 1,838 posts	0 rosehip I'd leave it too - it would be too easy to fall an burst the stitches but if it's as nice where you are as it is here I can see why you're tempted!
Stumpy Jun 2013 8:56am, 2 Jun 2013 14,962 posts	0 Stumpy If you are asking the question, you probably know the sensible answer.... Another vote for leaving it a couple of days....
wiener dog Jun 2013 8:57am, 2 Jun 2013 1,200 posts	0 wiener dog Ok thanks everyone.
mick173 Jun 2013 9:00am, 2 Jun 2013 95 posts	0 mick173 I recently had some stitches in my forearm and was advised not to run/cycle for two weeks which eventually turned into three as the first time I rode my bike after 2.5 weeks the cut started to bleed a little, but after another couple of days it was fine.