when Is Ok to go outside to walk after gastric bypass surgery?

[bearmcfly 0]

Hello.

I am here again asking questions. Today is my second day at home after my surgery and I am so bored.

The doctor told me I should walk a lot but I forgot to ask him if it is only inside my apartment or if actually I can go outside and walk a few blocks and seat a while drinking some hot tea or something .

Today is my four day after my Surgery.

Edited July 25, 2014 by bearmcfly

[pik 262]

They encourage you to do as much walking as you can.

[Moxy 58]

I'd think youd be ok to walk outside as long as you are not lightheaded or feel like you might trip. i was walking outside by two weeks post op. Its all up to how you feel.

[Chelly 364]

As long as you are stable on your feet go for it.

The more walking you do the better for you but don't over do.

Take a few blocks at a time and work up from there.

Great that you want to do this more power to you.

Take care.

[jtickle 295]

I was told as long as I was steady and that I should stick to flat surfaces. Not marathons until released to do so.

[Angel❤️ 45]

Ditto - I was given a walking only restriction for 6 weeks, but no restrictions on inside vs. outside. I was only able to walk to my mailbox at first (very short distance as I have a two car long driveway) and then progressed to walking three houses up, half a block, etc. almost 3 weeks out and I'm getting around MUCH more. Slow and steady wins the race. Good luck!

[winning_by_losing 107]

I went for a walk outside the day after surgery. It was only around the block, but felt great. Took a few more that day as well, but kept them all short.

By day 3 I was able to make it most of the way around my neighborhood (avoiding the uphill part though) and by the 6th or 7th day I was able to walk pretty much wherever I wanted (though the clear liquid diet kept my energy low enough that it was pretty tiring).