Going Back to the Gym

live2canoe · September 29, 2004

I'm thinking I'll go back to the gym tomorrow. I'm 2 weeks post-op and feeling good. I've never had a problem exercising - just a problem with using exercise as an excuse to overeat!

Before my surgery, I went to the gym 5 days a week for at least an hour and a half. Usually 45 minutes of cardio and 45 minutes of weight/strength training. Besides the usual stuff - take it easy, go slow - does anyone have any other advice or wisdom to offer?

New Hope · September 30, 2004

Please be careful with abs. You don't want to unseat your band. Boy, you must be feeling good!

sassaay · September 30, 2004

I would stay away from weight training until you are at least 6 weeks out. If you feel that you have to lift weights make them very light and work up very slowly.

You don't want to flip your port or cause yourself any unnecessary pain.

Good luck and have fun!

LisaMG · September 30, 2004

What happens if you flip your port? I've noticed my port is on its side. It's no longer flat! When I lay on my back I can feel the position real good and I can tell it's cocked sideways.

Anybody out there know what i'm talking about? It scares me to think I might need to get it repositioned. Can they do that W/O opening me up again?:think

bobby_hamrick · September 30, 2004

I was in the gym a few weeks post op. No real problems except abs. No ab work it hurt and ofcourse the flipaty flop of the old belly!!

I enjoy exercising and am a regular now. Enjoy and watch the lbs drop!

Lioness81970 · September 30, 2004

Originally posted by Lisa Green
Anybody out there know what i'm talking about? It scares me to think I might need to get it repositioned. Can they do that W/O opening me up again?:think :phanvan

hey Lisa - unfortuantley I don't think that they can do it without surgery. My port flipped back in feb and I had to have it replaced. It was a day surgery and I was really scared. It was piece of cake. It took maybe 15 minutes total - or else I was just out of it and it only seemed to be that short!! Anyways I wasn't in any pain afterwards or anything. I did feel a little discomfort that evening when I went to bed but nothing no where remotely like the original surgery and that Tylenol couldn't cure!!