Exercise 1 Week Post-Op?

[SecretStarr82 4]

I went to my 1 week post-op appt today and my Surgeon asked me if I had a gym membership yet... I said Yes why? He told me he wants me to start going! Im scared to go this early but he didnt seem concerned just told me to start off small... I dont know if I want to yet... IM SCARED! When did you start with "small" exercises????

[Lissa 2,631]

Starr, I started walking the day I got home from the hospital. Walking is the best exercise you can do right now. My first time on a treadmill I felt like a dummy because I walked MAYBE 5 minutes and it was like 1.0 mph. I haven't made great strides, but I can now do 30 minutes at 2.5 mph, which is still slow, but it's a huge improvement over where I was.

Congrats on your new sleeve and good luck on your journey!!!

[SecretStarr82 4]

I think Im going to start slow on the elliptical next week... I have been walking these last few days and ever did grocery shopping today... My poor kids still have to eat even know their mommy cant! LOL

[Lissa 2,631]

Starr, go very slowly on that elliptical, please! I'd even suggest just walking until you're about six weeks out. I wasn't allowed to lift weights until six weeks. Maybe your doctor is pushing because you're a much lower BMI than I was to start. I might ask for some clarification from him about what he thinks you can do and can't do. His nurse should be able to answer that question!

[Beyon Sleeve 57]

Definitely start slow! Walk, walk, walk. I'm 3 weeks out and I walk, elliptical, and 5 lb arm weights, NO crunches for me yet. Goal next week: back to Zumba!

[circa 333]

walk walk walk. exercise that lower body - upper body uses too many abdominal muscles I would think. Definitely walk!