How soon can I start working out?

[lea3277 6]

This Thursday will be 2 weeks since I was banded. I have been walking quite a bit, but how soon did you guys start working out like your arms and upper body? I am still pretty sore at my port site, so I know I can't do situps, etc, but I am mainly needing good excercises for these "bat wings" I am developing on my arms! HOw soon and what excercises do you guys suggest????

[Debora Anne 3]

I started riding my stationary bike at 5 days - saw my doctor or follow up day 7 and was told I can do whatever I want for excercise - my body would tell me when to stop - I started with Water weights in the pool - I am 2 1/2 weeks out and used actual weights today ( I am traveling out of town on business) and no problems Of course check with your doc first for his recomendations

This Thursday will be 2 weeks since I was banded. I have been walking quite a bit, but how soon did you guys start working out like your arms and upper body? I am still pretty sore at my port site, so I know I can't do situps, etc, but I am mainly needing good excercises for these "bat wings" I am developing on my arms! HOw soon and what excercises do you guys suggest????

[Acadia 20]

At two weeks you should be fine for anything but plank / pushups and crunches. For arms, lift weights, heavier the better. You don't Darry your groceries in ne item at a time so don't lift 5 lbs weights. Lift as heavy a weight as you can where you can only do 8-10 reps. Work with a trainer initially if you can.

Otherwise, for body weight, do wall pushups, squats, lunges, jumping jacks (with a belly band), Jack knives, walking, running, leg lifts, etc. Look up military or body weight workouts. Fat will come off everywhere and you'll naturally tone everywhere.

[Beachy_Babs 5]

I was walking around the house, at the malls, park, etc right after surgery. I felt like crap the first three to four days post surgery, but after that, things took

a turn for the better. At two weeks, I was exercising at the gym on the treadmill and ellipticals. I would say, after your two-week post op

appointment with your doctor, you should be okay. After six weeks, you can do ANYTHING your heart desires.

[Thee-O 15]

2 weeks for me as well. I stated back at the gym mainly doing cardio and now 6 weeks later I am hitting the gym 4 days a week for at least a hour and doing weight training also.

[LVGirl 4]

I was walking/doing elliptical 2.5 weeks out and then I started with arms/legs at 3.5 weeks out. I haven't started abs yet...to scared. LOL

[LVGirl 4]

Someone posted this in the Exercise forum and it is great!

http://www.dynamic-progress.com/exercise-video-lecture/