Hitting the gym

[LatinDiva76 2]

I had my surgery April 14 and I have lost 20lbs, already ???? Now I am ready to hit the gym! Did anyone hit the gym 2 weeks out??

[Recycled 2,182]

You should get clearance from your Doc. Most require at least 30 days.

[LatinDiva76 2]

Thanks!! I will be counting down ????

[Justicenga 31]

I had my surgery April 14 and I have lost 20lbs, already dde33 Now I am ready to hit the gym! Did anyone hit the gym 2 weeks out??

I was in the gym 2 weeks out. Kept it at the elliptical, treadmill, 5 lb weights and resistance bands.

[pat fitz 44]

I was cleared for swimming 1 week after surgery. No lifting for a month. I was able to do treadmill 2 weeks after surgery. Definetly don't want to push it too soon and cause any damage inside or out. I was bummed at first. But glad I waited. I am 17 weeks post op. I have lost a total of 180 lbs. 65 pre-op. 115 post-op. Its all good!! Best if luck to you on your journey.

[LatinDiva76 2]

180?!!!! That is amazing!! Congrats!! Ok, I love to swim! I think I will try swimming next week and maybe walking a mile.

[Recycled 2,182]

180?!!!! That is amazing!! Congrats!! Ok, I love to swim! I think I will try swimming next week and maybe walking a mile.

Cool your jets Diva.......your enthusiasm is great, but you need to ease into the more rigorous exercises. There is still quite a bit of healing going on in there. Start slow and work up to it as your body adapts.

[LatinDiva76 2]

Next week will make week 4 so I think swimming won't hurt.

[MaMa DeB 21]

I too had surgery on 4/14 . So at 2 weeks I was told not to lift more than 15 lbs so I can do little 5 lbs weights and I can walk use the treadmill and use the elliptical. At my month appt the doc will let me know if I am ready to advance.