mytime2shine 1 Posted September 29, 2011 How long after surgery did you have to wait before doing a strenuous workout?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaileyRose 13 Posted September 29, 2011 My dr said 4 weeks. And then 8 weeks to do abs. But I started walking the day after surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twinkles 7 Posted September 29, 2011 I started running about 3 weeks after surgery, if I remember right. Albeit, a slow run, lol, since I needed to get into shape. I was however, walking, immediately. The day after surgery I was out walking around and getting moving. I was paranoid to do any ab work for a long long time. This irrational fear, more than likely, that my port was going to pop out. I don't think I did sit ups or crunches for a good 5-6 months after surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromo 17 Posted September 29, 2011 My doctor just told me in 3 weeks I could do anything including working the abs and I am 2 weeks out from surgery, so 5 weeks is my magic number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-52 7,113 Posted September 29, 2011 One week, cleared me when I went for my one week post-op appointment. said I could do anything, including sitting in the sauna and hot tub. Only thing he said was "don't over do it with the weights" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenjaw 13 Posted September 29, 2011 I started the elliptical(with no arms), treadmill and bike 1 week post op. At 6 weeks, my dr cleared me for the entire gym, tomorrow will be 3 months since my surgery and I just added abs into my workout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites