Working Out

[RastaSleeve 10]

I was sleeved Nov 14 and I'm feeling wonderful. I'm healing really good my eating is fine and I feel almost back to my normal self. I want to get back in the gym though not doing anything extreme like weight lifting. Things like walking on the treadmill, the elliptical, getting on the bike, maybe some light arm and leg stuff. How long should I wait? I'm just so antsy. I've lost 17 pounds since surgery and im ready to tone everything now.

[Giselle3264 175]

I would guess sometime soon you have a check in appointment with your doctor. Please discuss this with him or her first. All these surgeons seem to be different so it's best to follow their guidelines. I'm glad you're feeling so strong and healthy. That is definitely a good sign. Also it's a good sign that you WANT to get moving and toned. Just check in and make sure you do the right thing to keep your recovery on the right track. Congratulations!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Most surgeons want their patients to stick to walking for the first few weeks. Mine said I could resume cycling and the elliptical at 4 weeks but no weight lifting (nothing heavier than a gallon of milk) for 6 weeks.

[Banned member 320]

I was walking soon after surgery but I didn't get serious about walking until about 3 weeks after surgery. Around 3 weeks I started setting goals like walking a minimum of 2 miles, 3 days a week. Now I'm jogging and I'm also 8 weeks post op. This week I'm gonna lift weights. I've always loved working out. I only workout 3 days a week but next year 2013 I plan to up it to 4 times per week so that I can have 3 cardio days and 1 heavy lift day. My advice is to listen to your body. Good Luck

[RastaSleeve 10]

Thanks everyone

[TheGamer 406]

Mine is restricted to no more than 25 pounds the first 6 weeks. Not that lifting heavy things has ever been something I aspired to.

[LionHeart 2]

I was sleeved 11/14 also. Mentally I'm ready to go back to the gym, physically I'm not. I consume less than 8 oz of Fluid daily. It's a struggle...I'm out of energy. Dr told me 15-30 min daily walking & wait til 1st appt to discuss further exercise & diet options. However, I say do what you feel with CAUTION!

[RastaSleeve 10]

I was sleeved 11/14 also. Mentally I'm ready to go back to the gym' date=' physically I'm not. I consume less than 8 oz of Fluid daily. It's a struggle...I'm out of energy. Dr told me 15-30 min daily walking & wait til 1st appt to discuss further exercise & diet options. However, I say do what you feel with CAUTION![/quote']

I had a problem with fluids at first but now I can get 8oz down in about an hour so my fluids are okay I drive walk around I shop. I'm still in pain dont get me wrong but its more of incision pain than anything

[RastaSleeve 10]

I was sleeved 11/14 also. Mentally I'm ready to go back to the gym' date=' physically I'm not. I consume less than 8 oz of Fluid daily. It's a struggle...I'm out of energy. Dr told me 15-30 min daily walking & wait til 1st appt to discuss further exercise & diet options. However, I say do what you feel with CAUTION![/quote']

I had a problem with fluids at first but now I can get 8oz down in about an hour so my fluids are okay I drive walk around I shop. I'm still in pain dont get me wrong but its more of incision pain than anything

[p77tmey 15]

I was sleeved 11/14 also. Mentally I'm ready to go back to the gym' date=' physically I'm not. I consume less than 8 oz of Fluid daily. It's a struggle...I'm out of energy. Dr told me 15-30 min daily walking & wait til 1st appt to discuss further exercise & diet options. However, I say do what you feel with CAUTION![/quote']

LionHeart, make sure your doc knows you're taking in so little.... Post op I was very dehydrated and landed in the ICU with blood clots in my legs and lungs. If only I could do it over....... I would have spent my days holding a glass of water!