Can I start excersizing?

[THEgeorgiaPEACH 3]

I'm 11 days post op! I want to start jogging & working out these legs of mine. Is it too early?

I have another post-op appointment on Friday - so I can ask my doctor. But I'd kind of like to start NOW

According to how I'm feeling, I would think it'd be fine... but I tend to get ahead of myself!

Any opinions?

[mrsaugusta 1]

Im 7 days post op and am also anxious to start exercising (more than just walking) soon.

[bluekerry 3]

I think you should wait longer. But as I alway say CALL your Doc. You should get his/her clearance before doing anything beyond walking.

[Lynster54 0]

Im an April,2011 bandster, My Dr told me no excersicing other than walking for 6 weeks. You dont want to do anything to cause that band to slip. Keep in mind you have stitches around your band and they need time to heal. So be careful.

[reverie 49]

Too early. One of the biggest problems that causes issues later on down the road is that people do not allow their bodies to heal. You just had a HIGHLY invasive surgery, and now you're looking to run and put stress on your body? Wrong thing to do. Allow yourself time to heal, you'll thank yourself later on. I was told no more than walking for 6 weeks.

[honk 780]

I was already lap swimming before surgery so my doctor said I could resume at two weeks. Four days after surgery I was back at the gym doing 30+ minutes slow on the treadmill. Worked up my time and incline until I could go back to swimming. Swimming is great for overweight people. Also Water aerobics can be done at many levels of intensity. You can ask the instructor how you can make moves harder.

[Debora Anne 3]

Always check with your doctor - I was allowed to ride my stationary bike- walk- treadmill at 5 days - After my 7 day check up I was advised I can do anthing I want except swim (was allowed pool after 2 weeks) no beach, lake or ocean for 6 weeks due to possible bacteria.

If I "bounced" too much I could feel the area where the port is starting to be uncomfortable so I would slow down the bouncing