Exercising (Cardio) After Surgery...

[BabyHuey 44]

Just wondering how long after surgery you guys felt up to using an elliptical or treadmill for 30 mins or so.

[Zazi 3]

About 2 weeks after, the dr recommend not to do any strenght exercises however cardio we can do as long as we are no pushing ourselves too hard, listen to your body.

[BabyHuey 44]

Thanks Zazi! Im scheduled for Dec 17. Just wondering how long until i can slip back into my routine.

[Zazi 3]

It also depends on your body and how fast it heals, i was back to myself about a week after surgery. (Thank God) havent started the gym yet but i asked the very same question to my dr and thats what he told me, starting this coming week!

[johnlatte 1,232]

I was back on the treadmill 6 days after surgery. I'm up to 40 minutes at 3.0mph level 3 5 days a week. I've been on the elliptical trainer, but still had my staples in and was a little sore. Back to the gym tomorrow (13 days out) and I will be on the elliptical, then a round of machines for upper body work and finish with 15-20 minutes back on the treadmill. Not ready for squats or leg lifts, but won't be long.

[danyelleb 386]

Hi! I waited six weeks per surgeons directions, but honestly I don't think I could've done it sooner. I was extremely exhausted for the first month and a half or so. I did walk outside though but nothing over a mile and it was at a slow to mid pace.

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[Milz 8]

I'm 3 weeks out and starting the gym again tomorrow. I am blessed to have a free trainer through my job. I honestly can't wait.!!

[Alamoloser 70]

I would give it 2 weeks, see how you feel out there and slowly increase. Its not a marathon so don't go crazy until your ready.

[BabyHuey 44]

Milz, I had a trainer before and loved the results. It helped me to have someone make sure my form was correct and also push me to do just a little bit more. How are you feeling at three weeks out? How's the losing going?

[BabyHuey 44]

Alamoloser, i will definitely see how i feel, but i enjoy being active. It helps me feel better usually, when im recovering.

[Milz 8]

Milz' date=' I had a trainer before and loved the results. It helped me to have someone make sure my form was correct and also push me to do just a little bit more. How are you feeling at three weeks out? How's the losing going?[/quote']

I feel great. I went to the gym today and did the treadmill. I lost 20 lbs since the surgery and 43lbs total. This was the best decision I've made. Where are you in your journey?

[Natoshia 17]

I'm 3 days post-op and went to the gym this morning. Did 36 mins on the tredmill at 2.0 mph and 1-2 incline, not my personal best, but it's a start. I also did one rep of chest, shoulders, and back on the machines. My doctor cleared me for the gym with light weight training the day I was discharged. His motto is "if it hurts then stop". He's a huge advocate to exercise as a major component to successful weight loss with the sleeve.

I'm still energy deprived, but I also l know you have to expend energy to gain energy.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I'm 3 days post-op and went to the gym this morning. Did 36 mins on the tredmill at 2.0 mph and 1-2 incline' date=' not my personal best, but it's a start. I also did one rep of chest, shoulders, and back on the machines. My doctor cleared me for the gym with light weight training the day I was discharged. His motto is "if it hurts then stop". He's a huge advocate to exercise as a major component to successful weight loss with the sleeve.

I'm still energy deprived, but I also l know you have to expend energy to gain energy.

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Wow, you did all this exercise 3 days post op!

I am impressed and jealous of your recovery. I felt like crap for about 3 weeks post-op and only could do walking per doctor. Doctor cleared me for cardio after 6 weeks and weights after 8 weeks. You want to be sure to give yourself time to heal and get strong. My doctor is a big advocate of exercise also, but only in terms of walking in order to heal without complications. Be careful and good luck.

[GlendaLee 44]

Wow...I'm 9 days post, and am walking about 10 houses down and back, about 3 times a day. That's about all I can do, before my left hip and back start bothering me. It's a start though, right?

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[BabyHuey 44]

I feel great. I went to the gym today and did the treadmill. I lost 20 lbs since the surgery and 43lbs total. This was the best decision I've made. Where are you in your journey?

My DOS is Dec 17! :-) I start my liquid diet on the 10th. The day of my office christmas party.. Oh the torture..