How long till you're back to exercise?

Jachut · November 26, 2005

I've been working really hard over the past month or two - my current rotation includes Leslie Sansone on the rebounder with handweights - you can really UP the intensity of the workout, some spinning, deep Water running classes, and swimming laps, probably a good hour of exercise six days a week. I'm doing ab work and a lot of stretching on the floor in front of the telly at night.

I've made great gains in fitness and affected my blood chemistry quite positively over a 3 month period. Now I'm sad I'm having surgery and will have to disrupt it all :think

Plus I have to have laser refractive surgery on each of my eyes in January and February, that will cause a week's disruption each time.

Now I know to walk around as much as possible after surgery and to probably start going out for reasonable walks as soon as I can, but how long till you get back to vigorous stuff? I'm quite fit, I really like harder exercise and I"m going to miss it, not to mention I'm afraid I'll undo much of my hard work.

Parvathi · November 26, 2005

Best to ask the surgeon, but I was back in the pool two week after surgery and doing light cardio stuff. You'd probably wanna hold of on the abs and any heavy lifting stuff for a couple of weeks though.

Dragonwillow · November 26, 2005

I've been back at the gym doing my normal cardio workouts (salsa dance, elliptical, treadmill, spinning) since a week out. I did wait about 4 weeks after to do the spinning again, and it was a bit uncomfortable to sit bent over for the hour class. I haven't done weights yet, but hit my 6 week mark thanksgiving day....so plan to start in on the weights on Monday. I have really missed lifting, as it made me feel so strong. Just take it easy...and if anything feels uncomfortable just stop that activity and wait another week and try again. I moved furniture the day before thanksgiving and had no ill effects.

Goodluck,

Melissa

bandayed · November 26, 2005

I was cleared immediately for walking and fully cleared at 3 weeks for weights and everything else......I think it depends on your fitness level prior to surgery and your recovery rate. Ask your Doc. Even if you can't do your complete routine maybe there is something else you could do for a few weeks......

princess_n_thep · November 26, 2005

Took me about 4 weeks until I was completely exercise comfy (long walks, lifting, etc). Took me about 8 weeks to be exercise sure (impact aerobics, running, bouncing, etc.)