What do you do post op?

[stacy03 50]

I'm curious what kind of exercise everyone does directly post op. I know walking is a gold standard but what else are you able to do and when?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Here is what exercise progression looked like (just about 1 year post op):

Month 1-2: walking, 3 x a day for 30-45 min each time.

month 3-4: ellyptical and walking, when energy

Month 5-7: running ( up to 20 miles a week), 3 x a week

Month 8-12: cross fit, running, strength training ( heavy)

Today I typically workout 5-6 days a week for 30-60 minutes (includes warmup and cool down). I also do some local hiking.

Hope that helps.

[Lunaya 64]

I personally still do not have the energy needed to be taking walks. I am 17 days out.

[Rox 200]

Fiddleman's exercise regimen is just a suggestion of what progression looks like. Alot of us won't be taking it to that extreme

[tinalawson 1]

I am 12 days out and can not tolerate the heat at all (live in Texas). I have been going to the store and walking around in there at first. It was difficult and had to sit down a lot! Now I'm at a place where I'm itching to exercise. I want to start my new life. But 20 mins in and I'm tired. I am trying to do things like cleaning the house where I can take breaks. Anything to get moving.