Working Out

[kayla_cherise 0]

I am 4 days post op and I am feeling ok I really want to start working out soon but I don't if I should because I still have all of my bandages on.

Does anyone know if its too soon for me to start working out, and if its too soon to take my bandages off????

Feed back please

[NWgirl 574]

You should ask your surgeon. You don't want to do any lifting over 10 or 15 pounds for the first month. You also need to be cleared to do any moderate exercise. walking should be fine.

[Grandma3 73]

I was told no lifting over 20 lbs.

But as fas as excercise if it hurts stop, otherwise your good.

[kll724 3,055]

I agree with NWgirl, you should get authorization from your surgeon for any working out. I was restricted for 2 weeks to only walking, then not lifting anything more than 10 lbs. I was not allowed to do situps, crunches,etc for 6 weeks. Best of luck, Karen

[btan302 13]

The cardiac rehab at the hospital where I had my surgery is meeting with me on Thursday I was banded on 5/29 to set up a workout program I'm so excited I never had anyone really tell me how to work out so this will be great

[honk 780]

I am a swimmer and was told 2 weeks before returning to the pool. I was told to walk as much as I was able. I did return to the gym to use the treadmill on day 5. I did not use the eliptical which I like because I was concerned about any balance issues since your core is very sore .