Didn't workout preop.

[karensdRN 13]

Having hard time getting motivated at six weeks out.

Would love to hear from those who didn't exercise before surgery and have found exercise habits postop.

[TheWigster 70]

I didn't exercise preOp either. Now that I am 9 weeks postOp I am walking daily. I set an alarm on my phone that rings at 10am and 2pm to remind me to go outside my office building and walk a few laps around the building. Once I am at home it gets difficult for me to carve out time to walk; I care for my mother in the evenings and am usually wiped out by the end of the day. I am getting in about 30 minutes a day walking this way. I know it's not near enough, but having gone from zero to 30 minutes a day, I consider it a triumph. Use your phone to set an alarm. It works!!

[MKCMom 17]

I am 6 weeks out and just started working out every day in the last two weeks. I work out in the morning before work because I know I won't want to in the evening. And, I work out with other people which makes it harder for me to flake. I walk with two friends on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. On Tuesday and Thursday, I do strength training with a personal trainer. Then on the weekends. I try to do something with the kids-- bike ride, hike, basketball, etc. I don't worry as much about getting a "real" workout on the weekend if I've made it to all 5 of my weekday workouts. So far, it's working well for me, though I will admit that I am a bit hungrier and I am ready for bed by about 8:30 pm!

[sleeved215 23]

I recently started going to the gym on a daily basis this week and I must say I love it! I never worked out prior to surgery but all it took was me to get off my lazy butt and go! Once I was there I felt awkward at first, like everyone was staring at me but I put my earphones on and started off slow by walkin on the treadmill and to my surprise everyone there was so supportive! I met some work out buddies and ppl just want u to succed. Just start off slow by taking a walk around the block at your own pace!!!