When Can I Start?

[clw126 15]

I was banded on Oct 4th. I know it's early and I can't do anything but walk yet but when can I start fully exercising? My follow up isn't until the 19th do I need to wait till after then?

[melissaw1976 26]

Check with your doctor first, but I started back on the elliptical 5 weeks out. I am now 6 weeks post op and still a little nervous about certain things like ab exercises, yoga and weights.

[wildrose1966 396]

I was told 6 weeks before going back to the gym. Even though you probably feel good you are healing from the inside as well.

[Kime-lou 648]

At 4 weeks I was allowed to start the elliptical and at 6-8 weeks I could start doing ab excercises.

[clw126 15]

I didn't realize how long I was going to have to wait. Has anyone been given a max amount to walk during the first month or so?

[Theboysmom 69]

My doctor said NO ab exercises for 6 weeks possibly 8!

Be careful and follow doctors orders!

And when you do start its a very odd feeling...Or for me anyways!

Good Luck!

[wildrose1966 396]

I didn't realize how long I was going to have to wait. Has anyone been given a max amount to walk during the first month or so?

I don't think there is a max amount to walk...........walk away!!!!

[kah1213 311]

i had to wait a month before doing anything except walking.

[sommers4977 58]

My doctor said NO ab exercises for 6 weeks possibly 8!

Be careful and follow doctors orders!

And when you do start its a very odd feeling...Or for me anyways!

Good Luck!

Do u feel pain in port when exercising

[Theboysmom 69]

No its not pain....

I guess its more of a resistance....Its just odd....

[kah1213 311]

No its not pain....

I guess its more of a resistance....Its just odd....

Agree. Abs were weird at first.

[lilbrigy 46]

you need to wait at least six weeks for anything more then walking,, cuz the port is actually stitched onto your tummy muscle,, so if you strain it too much before its full healed you could tare it,, sorry to sound so scary, but that what my doc said me to , i was banded on the 4th of oct also starting to get restless now cuz i have more energy then before good luck

[wildrose1966 396]

I was banded on Sept 17th and am so ready to get to the gym. My dr's office used the term 'pop a stitch' - that is enough to keep me walking for another 3 weeks!!!