Starting a workout program

[Fit2btied 122]

How long after your surgery were you able to get to the gym? What did you begin with?

[BayshoreBuddy 58]

I asked during my 1-week Dr. follow-up last Tuesday. I am cleared for treadmill (40 min @ 2.9 mph today); but, will be waiting for my next Dr. visit in 3 weeks for clearance on machines and free weights.

[J.Diesel 220]

I'm 3 weeks post surgery, and I've only been cleared for walking (90 min a day). I was given the go ahead to start weight training or Insanity, P90X type programs in my 5th week.

[smm 26]

I'm 3 weeks post surgery' date=' and I've only been cleared for walking (90 min a day). I was given the go ahead to start weight training or Insanity, P90X type programs in my 5th week.[/quote']

Thanks for posting that... I'm 3 weeks also! Where did you have your sleeve done?

[J.Diesel 220]

Thanks for posting that... I'm 3 weeks also! Where did you have your sleeve done?

I had my sleeve done at Alexians Brothers Hospital by Doctor Pete Rantis from the Kane Center.

How about you?

[smm 26]

Angeles hospital in Tijuana Mexico by Dr. Rodriguez and Dr. Elmo. My info papers were not as detailed as others, but it turns out not one person that I've talk to has had the same info. Not one nut or dr. Have the same information to give... I find that odd! So I've just been collecting all kinds from others and developing my own somewhere in middle of it all! I'm excited to start working out again, but the 90 of walking seem like a good place to start!

[MzMeka 13]

After one week for walking on the treadmill. After 30 days, elliptical, light weights, and swimming. After 6 weeks, zumba and everything else!

[sanks51 214]

I started at the gym after my first consult with dr which was 7 weeks post op. I do a Kettlebell class twice a week and strength training with a PT two/three times a week. On a Saturday I do a circuit class which is circuits/kettle bells and Abs!! Love my gym. At first I just listened to my body, but was lucky and never felt any kind of pain.

[RAK 23]

I started a walking one week after surgery and about 15 days after surgery started super light workouts with a trainer and since then I have made great strides.

Surgery Date: July, 23, 2013

Weight on Day of Surgery 285 pounds

Current Weight 245 pounds

Down 40 pounds (8 weeks)

[smm 26]

Congratulations you guys are doing awesome!

[Waltd120 1]

My knees are shot but get a small walk in each day and use 5lb wieghts while sitting doing nothing. But I really want to get back on my bike and in the gym. I'm only 6 days post op but I am raring to go!

[smm 26]

I know how you feel.... I went thru the same thing!

[Waltd120 1]

I was cleared to workout and may have strained a stomach muscle. I have a pain in my lower left abdomen. No nausea, fever, or dizziness just a pain when I move a certain way or put pressure on it. Anyone else experience this?

[pammycakes 114]

I hired a personal trainer and met her this morning. She had great ideas and was excited to work with me as I would be her first vertical sleeve client. She went home and researched what would be best for me due to the fact of the small amount of calories I intake vs cardio eating them all up... we get all set up to start full force this week and I get a text tonight from her saying the gym closed it doors!!! I feel bad for all the employees as they didn't see this coming and mad for me because I finally decided to incorporate a r:eal exercise program in my life and it gets yanked out from under me!!!! Grrrrr.... frustrated

[Sleeved in Seattle 280]

I was cleared to get back to strength training after 6 weeks, but we went on vacation so I didn't start until last week (8 weeks). Walking was ordered from day 1.