How long after surgery were u allowed to exercise (besides walk)

[mi75 1,239]

Hi all- just curious since i don't see my surgeon for another 3 wks. No hurry, just mostly trying to plan.

i am walking daily but i have a small gym available at work complete with treadmills, epilipticals, rowing machine, bikes, etc. no real weights.

The PT at work will be setting up a program for me so i'm excited to get started. what were some of the general time frames before ok'ed to exercise by your surgeon? Obviously I won't start until I see him, just hoping i can start soon after.

[blacktxbelle 99]

I just went to my pre-op appointment today. We were told at 4 weeks we could resume more strenuous exercises. The reason being this is the amount of time it takes for the stomach to heal. Prior to that they don't want you to lift more than 30 lb.

[enjoyinglife 313]

I was cleared to lift more than ten pounds after ten weeks post-op. I have been hitting the gym hard ever since.

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

I was cleared for walking immediately (of course) and at my 4 week appointment my doc said I could go back to lifting. I was surprised because I had a large hiatal hernia repeaired, too, but I started back and everything feels great. Well, my butt and legs are still dying from a hard workout Monday, but it's that good "my muscles did something" soreness.

[Colleen C 169]

Walking; Immediately

Exercising: 6 weeks

[matt1912 316]

Let your body be your guide. I did a 5k 1.5 months out of surgery. When you feel stress - stop.

[boccob81 244]

One week for cardio or sooner he told me and lift no more then 15 pounds when the second month started . I am looking forward to the gym

[Forsythia 882]

Six weeks for weights, one week for any kind of low impact cardio ( treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike etc).

[McButterpants 2,846]

Unlimited walking immediately after surgery (not on a treadmill).

At 6 weeks I was cleared for all exercise including light weight training.

[habsi 25]

i was clreared for normal exercise at 4 weeks and jsut todl to be careful with weights and if i feel weird or uneasy to stop...

i started crossfit and yoga at 4 weeks post op however i dont do sit ups or anything thats too much on the core.. i am now though 7.5 weeks post op and im going to start at 8 doing planks and stomach exercises and general normal stuff