Working Out

[vonyek 2]

Hey guys, looking for feedback regarding how long post op did you wait before running and doing other forms of strength/aerobic conditioning? Thank you very much?

[Who Dat 70461 331]

I started walking two days post op, albeit short distances. After about 2 weeks, I was walking and biking for 30-40 minutes a day. Added swimming as soon as the wounds healed (think it was at 8 weeks or so, can't remember).

Wasn't cleared for weights until about 16 weeks and then it was moderate, nothing too strenuous. At 20 weeks, I started hitting the weights aggressively and haven't looked back!

[vonyek 2]

Thanks for the reply, sounds like your schedule has worked great. I'm at 4 weeks Post Operative and I currently do not have a exercise plan. My job is physically demanding, constantly working in the yard and I do walk a food bit, but I'm eager to put a plan into effect. I appreciate the information, sounds like its time to get those tires pumped up on my mountain bike and hit the trails!

[Tammylb 174]

My dr said to walk right after surgery and at 5 weeks I could start light jogging . I have never jogged so I downloaded the couch to 5 k app to help me .