Walking

[N-Linda 9]

I am 2 weeks post op and am wondering how much walking I should be doing right now?

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

I am 2 weeks post op and am wondering how much walking I should be doing right now?

At least 1/2 milea day. More if you can.

[N-Linda 9]

Did you still have a little pain 2 weeks post op?

[MinaT 669]

It was hard for me to walk right after surgery outside, so I walked from my living room, dining room to kitchen in a big circle, I walked 20 minutes - 3 times a day.

Then I started doing it outside. I would say try to walk 20-30 minutes every day, each day that you feel better, pick up the pace. If you have to do it really slow, do it really slow, any amount of walking is better than no walking.

It's hard to say how much you should be doing, when we don't know your physical status, how much weight do you need to lose, how many comorbidities do you have, do you have problem with your feet, knees, hip, breathing, etc.

There is no set standard you walk until you feel tired.

[MinaT 669]

Did you still have a little pain 2 weeks post op?

I had pain every single day up until a few days ago. I walked every single day in my home though and then when it didn't hurt to walk on the concrete (I had a drain 9 days) I walked outside in my backyard in a big circle and about a week out I did tiny little walks to the corner and back with my husband. Every now and then I have a twinge in my belly.

Realize though everyone heals differently. Just do what you think you can but also don't baby yourself too much, if you can walk 20 minutes, do it, if you can't do 10 and 10 and 10. Do your best.

[Lilu 65]

Did you still have a little pain 2 weeks post op?

I had alot of pain 2 weeks out and I finally started walking more after three weeks. About two month later i was walking miles. The doctor told me he want me to increase my walking to a min of 30 mins. a day for five days and do some incline walking too.

Increase your walking at your pace everyone is different and there is no set rule for you. Make sure you drink plenty of fuilds and eat your Protein first. Follow your doctors plan and you will do okay.