How soon after surgery can you exercise?

[jingleboob 5]

I'm 3 weeks post op today...and feeling really well! Just the port area is a little tender to touch.

I had my post op visit last week and didn't ask when I could exercise again... My next appointment is on 9/24 (when we will schedule 1st fill!)

How soon after surgery did you resume "the gym"? I know I am allowed to walk so I can do the treadmill, but what about arms and legs? Probably going to wait a little longer on my core/abs...

[reverie 49]

I walked a lot until about 5 weeks then added a little bit of jogging, though not much at all. I was told no weight lifting/lifting anything heavy for 6 weeks. Maybe you can start small but I would be careful. When 6 weeks came I exercised like no other!

[BetsyB 9]

I was cleared for walking immediately, but not allowed to return to the gym until after my 4-week check. I actually forgot to ask about it at that appointment; the doctor had mentioned the timing preop, so I just shot an email to the office double-checking, and was given the go-ahead.

Since you have a while before your next appointment, I'd call or email to check.

[honk 780]

I was allowed to resume swimming 2 weeks after sugery as long as my incisions were closed .

[irene2502 0]

I was told walking and wii exercise was ok but no abs for 6 weeks and no elliptical either.