Exercise -- Honest Answers...

[umrebel 13]

I'm exactly two weeks post-op. When I hit the treadmill, I can only take about 15 minutes at 2.5mph. I exit the treadmill feeling very "light headed." My calorie intake is averaging 500-600/day.

My surgeon said I'm losing above average based on my starting weight (28lbs in a month). But I'm concerned about exercise...

How much were you / are you able to exercise per day?

[kyleebean 209]

at two weeks out I could only do 15-20 minutes on the treadmill and increased the rate and incline each time I went. I still get lightheaded and have been told it's due to my blood pressure dropping. if you are on any blood pressure meds, make sure your doc knows how you are feeling..... you might need to come off of them. Amazing what a little weight loss can do!

[Danni-doinit4me 140]

At 2 weeks all I was allowed was walking. I would one mile around the track at my gym. Fitness trainer said no machines.

[NMJG 1,266]

I felt like sh#t the first month. I am amazed you are on a treadmill already, good for you! That said, do what you can and don't over-do it so that you won't keep it up. 15 minutes is fine. Keep it up and add a little more every week. By 3 months you will be feeling so much better and will be amazed at how much you can do.

[BladeFox 235]

Great Topic!

[umrebel 13]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm trying not to be discouraged.

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

At 3 weeks I was on the stair master for 15 minutes and doing various weights for 25 minutes. The first week was rough. I got light headed too, but for me I just wasn't getting enough Water. Working out will definitely get me drinking now. I'm still trying to figure out why they opened a gym right behind a McDonald's, UHG!!!! And there is never parking at the gym, because everyone is at McDonald's. Cruel and unusual punishment!

[erp 2,016]

I'm exactly two weeks post-op. When I hit the treadmill, I can only take about 15 minutes at 2.5mph. I exit the treadmill feeling very "light headed." My calorie intake is averaging 500-600/day.

My surgeon said I'm losing above average based on my starting weight (28lbs in a month). But I'm concerned about exercise...

How much were you / are you able to exercise per day?

When I was two weeks out, I considered walking around the block a major victory. I wasn't cleared for exercise until four weeks out. Take it easy on yourself and stay hydrated.