How Soon Can You Work-Out Post Op

[nikkib999 13]

Hey guys,

I'm getting banded July 25th (can't believe it, long journey) In your experiences how soon were you able get back to your workout routines besides walking?

Also another off topic question. I've heard all about the pb'ing & sliming. I'm sure I'll understand more post op. But, do you slime even if you’re not pb'ing? Are the two directly related or two completely different reactions?

Any help is greatly appreciated. Can't wait to be on the flipside of this surgery process

[kah1213 311]

I was allowed to walk as much as I wanted but nothing else for the first month. I'm just 1 month post surgery and I worked out with the trainer yesterday!

[tflemon67 88]

This is good to know, I'm scheduled to have my surgery Aug. 23rd and I guess I'll be a walking fool until I'm able to start running again.

[hopingtobebandedsoon 89]

i was able to work out a week after surgey as tolerate per my surgeon!

[akurre12 86]

I was told no hard demanding workouts for 6 weeks. Easy cardio and small weights are fine (don't lift more than 20 pounds the first six weeks also). I know every doctor is different though, it seems like mine is super cautious which is fine with me!

[nikkib999 13]

Thanks so much for all the info

[honk 780]

Pleased keep in mind I was doing an hour of cardio daily before surgery. Day four went back 45 min-1 hr on treadmill (gradually increasing speed) for the first week. Next 7 days moved to elliptical (I was concern about having good balance after abdominal surgery). Day 15 I was back in the pool (I do lap swimming).

[hujhkljkh 1]

My doctor wanted me walking on the treadmill the next day for at least 30 minutes, they even had me walking that day after the surgery

[LouisianaLiLi 231]

I have the 20 lb weight restriction for the first 4 weeks. Walking the first month, everyday. Then at the one month mark cardio at least 4 days/week. I'm ready to get back to my Power 90.

Good Luck!

[f1stborn 59]

Thursday will b week 3 post op....n I start my regular workout schedule back like week 2...plan to attend my first post op aqua fit.class tomorrow...the.first week post op I just walked

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[aubrey222 45]

I started working out 6 days after surgery. Yes. Slime and PB are cousins..... Lol

[DerbySunflower 28]

I've been walking a couple of miles a days since Day 3. I'm on day 8 now and still not up to my usual 15,000 steps a day... only about half that, really. I haven't hopped on my elliptical yet because this seems like something that would be somewhat taxing on my core, but soon.