Elliptical

[wynk11 120]

I'm 7 days postop is it too soon to get on my elliptical?

[VSGKasey 34]

Yes! My fitness instructor said 30 days to give the body time to heal, but increasing walking everyday is fine. I know, I want to start running soooo bad too but consult your Dr. first. I have read stories of people developing leaks from premature an excess exercise. Better safe than sorry!

[mikeross 216]

I don't see anything wrong if you stay at a walking pace. I was walking around my block 1 week postop. At 3 weeks I was hitting the elliptical pretty hard.

[FeeIsMe2 508]

Check with your doctor first.

[LovinCheryl 22]

My doctor told me I had to wait 4-6 weeks for healing. Just walk! I want to keep the momentum going so hopefully this week I will get the ok. Elliptical here I come!

[Lissa 2,631]

As others have said, check with your doctor first. There are a couple of things to keep in mind with exercise early post op, including how much "food" you're actually able to take in right now. You don't want to burn up all the calories you can consume and end up light-headed or passed out on the elliptical. You also want to be sure you're able to get in your full Water goal before you start exercising hard so that you don't end up dehydrated for the same reasons. A friend of mine who is recently sleeved decided to start running at less than two weeks out and managed to reopen one of her incisions, leaving her at risk for infection. Ask your doctor, but I was prohibited from any exercise except walking and very light (2 pound) weights until at least six weeks post op. Good luck!!