working out post-op

[mamato2js 0]

Hi all

I am due to have my surgery on April 20th. I have been working out for some time now and am really worried about how long I have to wait before I can get back to the gym. I run, swim, work with a trainer for building muscle, and another trainer for boxing...though just started the boxing. Pre-weight gain I was very athletic an my body seems to be "remembering." I'm building muscle fast and slowly watching my running endurance improve. I work out 5-6 days a week and am really REALLY scared about losing everything I've worked to build up to now. I have a LONG way to go and I'd rather not backslide. NOT having the surgery is not an option for me either. I'm DONE fighting this weight all on my own. I've been trying for years.

I have a few questions....

During the liquids only phase... do you even HAVE enough energy to work out if you're allowed?

I average 1.5 to 2 hours working out and really push it on the weight training. I'm wondering how long I'll have to wait. Is anyone else out there into weight training? Boxing?

I've been looking over some posts and I'm really getting frightened by some of the "bad experiences" I've been reading about!

Any advice, suggestions, etc... would greatly be appreciated.

thank you

Renee

[nallygirl 4]

Hi all

I am due to have my surgery on April 20th. I have been working out for some time now and am really worried about how long I have to wait before I can get back to the gym. I run, swim, work with a trainer for building muscle, and another trainer for boxing...though just started the boxing. Pre-weight gain I was very athletic an my body seems to be "remembering." I'm building muscle fast and slowly watching my running endurance improve. I work out 5-6 days a week and am really REALLY scared about losing everything I've worked to build up to now. I have a LONG way to go and I'd rather not backslide. NOT having the surgery is not an option for me either. I'm DONE fighting this weight all on my own. I've been trying for years.

I have a few questions....

During the liquids only phase... do you even HAVE enough energy to work out if you're allowed?

I average 1.5 to 2 hours working out and really push it on the weight training. I'm wondering how long I'll have to wait. Is anyone else out there into weight training? Boxing?

I've been looking over some posts and I'm really getting frightened by some of the "bad experiences" I've been reading about!

Any advice, suggestions, etc... would greatly be appreciated.

thank you

Renee

Hi Renee! I had my surgery on March 16th and I didn't have any issues at all with my surgery or recovery. On day three I was sweeping my floors and day four I was out walking at the outlet mall with my friend. As for the gym, I was back in the gym walking on the treadmill within a week. After two weeks I was cleared to run but still no weight training. The surgeon said I cannot do weight training or core work until week 6 just to give myself extra time to heal. It seems like every surgeon is different though so you might be able to weight train sooner. For the pre-op diet, I did still workout but I noticed a huge drop in energy. I was only able to do an hour max and that was just walking, zumba or kick boxing class. Now that I am able to eat actual food again my energy has returned and I haven't had any issues in the gym with long workouts. Hope that helps! Good luck with your surgery!!

[Jess55 97]

I started back at the gym on the elliptical 2 weeks post op having started mushies. I was cleared to start lifting at I think 3-4 weeks post op. So I started on the weight machines then. I had a quick recovery like the prvious poster. I only took the pain meds the first, second and once on the third day, day 4 I went out shopping and shoveled snow and went to work day 7

[mamato2js 0]

thank you both for taking the time to reply. Its very encouraging. I'd love to write more but the hubby is waiting patiently for me! :-)

thank you again!!