when to exercise?

[reany237 4]

I had my 2 week post check up on Monday, I have lost a total of 24 pounds since the 24th of febraury, and I was so flabbergasted I forgot to ask my surgeon the most important question I had on my mind. when can I start exercising? I know your supposed to exercise daily but at what extent? treadmill? bicycle? I mean, what can I do? I would love to go to the gym tomorrow because working out really does change your perspective of the day...just need some ideas? when did you start exercising?

[Mrs.RRn 2,111]

Call him tomorrow and ask.

I started walking week 1 (and light hand weights: 5lbs) and was cleared for more strenuous activity week 6. But it just depends on your situation and doctor's preferances.

[Bobbi McGhee 17]

I just went for my 2 week post op and was cleared to do all activity.

[laners777 145]

I walked from 2 hours out of surgery but my surgeon would not let me do anything that involved stomach muscles until week 8. I also could not swim laps until week 8. I did do the treadmill from the very beginning though and got up to 3 miles by week 8 when I could start doing everything else. If your office has a website support, ask there because mine answers all kinds of questions on the website. Good luck on your exercise.