Exercising after lap band surgery

[hokdo 0]

I'm planning on starting back up on the EA Sports Active 2 workout on Monday which will be about 2.5 weeks after surgery and after I meet with my doctor. It can be a little intensive at times with some running and ab exercises. Should I be worried about that and is it too soon for ab exercises? I think you can customize the workout around it but I was just wondering. Thank you.

[momof3armybrats 1]

My surgeon told me no ab exercises for 8 wks to allow your stomach muscles time to heal. But you may want to call and ask your surgeon as they may have different requirements. I know two weeks out my husband had to go back to work so I had to resume taking care of our then 9 month old daughter. Doctor told me limited lifting cuz she was 18lbs. But just leaning down to lay her in the crib used my abs and i sure felt were the port was. After a day or so my abs hurt so bad from the strain I was putting on them. Luckily I didnt tear my stitches by the port. Anyhoo, enough of my rambling. Congrats on your surgery and good luck!!!

[MLR 0]

Definitely need to talk with your doctor. Mine told me to limit myself for 4 weeks and then I could go back to anything I wanted to do

[TracieR 88]

Mine said 8 weeks for abs! Definitely check with your Dr. Good Luck to you!

[ctarantino 13]

What about kickboxing, step, Zumba classes? How soon can u take those kind after surgery? When can u get back into a gym? How soon? Treadmill?? Thanks for help

[hokdo 0]

They told me no abs, no weights and no swimming for at least 6 weeks out. It's only 3 more weeks I guess, I miss swimming the most since it's been 105 everyday here in Texas.