Is it to soon to for me to start walking?

[Ivowtodoit 30]

Hi I was banded on the July 8 I'm feeling pretty good. I know I can't go to the gym I was wondering can I walk 2 or 3 times a day for 30 min I'm use to working out since I started my weight loss journey. Have any one started walking or working out less than 1 week post op?

[The Icy One 518]

Hi I was banded on the July 8 I'm feeling pretty good. I know I can't go to the gym I was wondering can I walk 2 or 3 times a day for 30 min I'm use to working out since I started my weight loss journey. Have any one started walking or working out less than 1 week post op?

The best answer I can give you is call your surgeon's office and ask. Never start any new, major change post op without getting direct approval from your own doc. He/she can best guide you.

[2muchfun 8,927]

Icy is right but I'm a thinking they'll give you a thumbs up. My doc recommended walking by day 3.

[Bandista 7,466]

I started walking in the hospital and didn't stop......congratulations on your surgery and welcome to banded life. Exciting times!

[AllisonKara 46]

Nice to know that all went fine with your surgery,but I would still recommend that you go to your surgeon with your question of when to start your walks.This way you will be in good hands to take the right decisions for you.....Best of luck on your everyday walks.May you enjoy them all the more.

[wonderpooh2u 33]

I was told that at two hours post-op, they wanted me to get up and at least walk to the bathroom. I was only in the hospital for about 24 hrs, and I was up about every 3 hrs. I started walking to the bathroom, then around the room, then to the nurses desk, then down the hall, then around my part of the floor. When I was discharged, at home I walked to the end of my block (about 5 houses). I did that about every 3 hrs. I'm now 4 weeks post-op, and I'm walking on average 3.5 miles per day, usually a mile at a time. Do only what you are comfortable with, as you are the only one who knows what your body can handle!

Congrats!