Scared to really start exercising

[Hereiamonmyown 3]

I have been walking everyday since surgery. I am only 2 1/2 weeks post op but my surgeon has cleared me for all exercise. I really want to start done boxing classes and the surgeon said that would be fine. But this just seems so soon how long did others have to wait?

Surgery: May 9, 2013

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I was told to wait 6 weeks

[nathaly 57]

Six weeks for me too

HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 229

[tinyt 1]

I haven't had my surgery yet, 2 days away. My dr. told me to start exercising 8 weeks. I assume it's just depends on the doctor and how you are feeling.

[music1618 879]

I was allowed to play soccer after 6 weeks. I played in an indoor game 6 weeks on the dot and trust me it was tough. I had no energy and had horrible dry mouth. I could not really drink Water very well and had to suck on ice. About 8 weeks out it was much easier to play. I learned to suck on the ice to stay hydrated and I started feeling like myself again.

[Nel 189]

Mine was also six weeks for anything beyond walking.

[Sparklette 381]

I've been swimming four times a week since my incisions were healed.

[deaddemmama 474]

I was back at work after two and got clearance to exercise at four....depends on Dr. and how you do I think.

[BBdoodle 483]

I got clearance to do anything I wanted after four weeks. I was a real quick healer, I had no sutures or staples, just Stri-strips. I would ease into the workout at first..just to get your body use to the exercise. I would do a little at a time then work up to a full work out. If something hurts or does not feel right then I would stop and wait. You don't want to push it, your body needs a long time to heal... you got the rest of your life to workout, rest and heal first and just take your time, its better to ease into something rather than jump right in because there is a bigger chance of injury.

[GG'sArtsMom 42]

6 weeks for me

[toothdoc 2]

My Dr. also wants me to wait. I am two weeks post op and I walk a mile twice a day. I want to get on the eliptical or use the home gym with light weight. I'll stick with using 5lb dumbbells but its driving me crazy.

[Shannalee 65]

I tried going back only after 2 weeks when the doc cleared me but it was too soon. I decided to wait a few more weeks. It will be 5 weeks next Tuesday and I'm starting then. Getting in the Water a few times a week and then walking on the treadmill. My incisions have healed and I feel so much better. Listen to your body cause I'm telling you I dived in way too soon and I paid the price. My stomach felt tight and now it doesn't. I so can't wait to get back into the gym.....I keep getting harassed by my friends there (in a good way of course) and can't wait to get back in the groove of things.

[norasinclair 19]

I have been walking everyday since surgery. I am only 2 1/2 weeks post op but my surgeon has cleared me for all exercise. I really want to start done boxing classes and the surgeon said that would be fine. But this just seems so soon how long did others have to wait?

Surgery: May 9, 2013

I think your surgeon is insane !! I'm 15 days out went to Dr. Yesterday absolutely no abdomen exercise whatsoever not until I see him in six weeks ,I'm clear for arms and legs . If it doesn't feel right don't do it.

[terry1118 1,274]

I have been walking everyday since surgery. I am only 2 1/2 weeks post op but my surgeon has cleared me for all exercise. I really want to start done boxing classes and the surgeon said that would be fine. But this just seems so soon how long did others have to wait?

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Just because your surgeon cleared you doesn't mean you have to dive in with no preparation. If you are concerned just use your own judgment and ease into it. You DID just have major surgery, after all. Try building up your stamina gradually with other forms of exercise before actually trying boxing. Give it another two to four weeks to get strong enough so you'll get the most out of your boxing classes, and you will enjoy them more.