is it ok to start going to the gym 5 weeks post op

[brooklynn2012 1]

I have started walking at 3 weeks post op...that's not really moving the scale...I want to start doing some light workouts in the gym...will it be ok to go ahead and start at 5 weeks post op?

[TKW 501]

they say 6 weeks to be able to do "anything" so at 5 weeks if you start out slow you should be fine.

[brooklynn2012 1]

Ok...thank you so much TKW! it is been about 8 months since I have been in the gym so i think I will start real slow LOL

[Acadia 20]

Yes you can get to the gym.

Lift weights that are heavy enough that you can only lift them 8-10 times before you can't lift more.

Most people make the mistake of starting small with 10 lbs or less, but think about it - if you carry a kid around, grocery bags, anything more than 30 lbs, then you shouldn't be using 10 lbs weights.

Talk with a personal trainer at the gym to get a plan, or go up to someone who looks like you want to look and ask them if you can have some time with them to talk about how they got to where they are because you want to get there too. They may not be able to meet with you that day but it's unlikely they'll say no.

[honk 780]

I was back at the gym on day 4 starting with 30 minutes on the treadmil no incline. Was allowed back swimming at day 15.

[Thee-O 15]

I started going back to the gym 2 weeks after surgery which was last weekend. Been to the gym 4 times since, so far so good. Doing 30 min of cardio and 20-30 of weights. Feeling very good so far.