New Beginnings!

[fotogrphr 69]

How soon after surgery is it safe to exercise?

[kimk1999 450]

I was told immediately to start walking (light and easy, nothing too strenuous)
at 2 week post op, I was still stuck with a 20lb limit

at my 6 week post op, I did not see my surgeon and forgot to ask if I was fully cleared.

[fotogrphr 69]

Wondering about riding my bike.... stationary. I am 6 days post op. I go Thursday for my first follow up.

[CBT 450]

Walking is best until you're released by your surgeon for more. *Generally* surgeons don't want you on a machine/bike because of trauma from falling off.

[CarlaRae 1]

two weeks post op here...my doc just cleared me for the gym. Bicycle and treadmill only but nothing strenuou and lift nothing over 20 lbs with upper body.

[fotogrphr 69]

Thanks!! That is good info. I will walk until he tells me I can do more.

[McButterpants 2,846]

Walking is the best medicine immediately after surgery. I was walking right after they moved me from recovery.

At 6 weeks I was cleared for the elliptical and at 8 weeks I was cleared for all exercise, including light weights.

At 10 weeks, I am currently doing 60-75 minutes of cardio most days of the week, but haven't started on the weights yet. I don't know what my aversion is...I'm making a concerted effort to do so this week!

Best of luck to you

[fotogrphr 69]

I have a spine problem that makes walking tough (spondylolisthesis grade 2). My leg goes dead not long into walking. I have been riding my bike in effort to exercise without compressing the leg nerve. My hubby got me the indoor trainer for my bike so I can ride stationary until it is warm enough to get back outside. I am in hopes I will be able to start that soon.