Walking on day of surgery

[redhead87 19]

I was banded this morning. I'm feeling pretty good, considering. The port incision hurts the worst.

Anyway, how often and how much should I be walking today and tomorrow? I want to be careful about clots and gas pain. Do I need to set an alarm to walk in the middle of the night?

[CTJohn 109]

My doc suggested 15 minutes per hour, if possible. sleep is important.... So no walking during those hours. Good luck!

[Colleen C 169]

I walked around my house every time I woke up and all day off and on constantly. I am not talking a marathon by any means but at least enough to get everything moving. I never experienced any gas etc but seems most people do. If you are up to pee, walk around, if up to get a drink, you get the idea? As much as you comfortably can.

Good luck!

[redhead87 19]

Thank you both!