When should I start working out?

[mary1973 4]

Starting weight: 344 7/15/14

Surgery weight : 292 11/24/14

Today weight: 259 12/19/14

I had my surgery on 11/24/2014 and I have been keeping active by walking and playing with our 11 month old lab puppy. I know I will have loose skin for rest of life but I really want to keep to a minimum if at all possible. We bought a total gym. But real nervous about how much to do right now.

[aelovelady 243]

I have been walking on the treadmill since the day I came home from the hospital!

[jbauman13 9]

My surgeon told me when I could begin to exercise.

[maggie0210 117]

Since it's different for everyone how fast they heal, your surgeon is the only one qualified to answer this. Sounds like you are doing a great job so far. Don't push the healing process.

[Jonathan Blue 311]

Check with your surgeon before starting any major exercise routine. I know you are anxious to get started, but you need to allow your body time to heal. The average time before most doctors will begin considering major workouts other than walking is around the six week mark. That is pretty standard. The biggest caution I can give you is to PROTECT YOUR ABS. That is where the most damage was done and the area that needs the most time to heal. When you do start working out again, take it easy and ease into anything involving your stomach muscles. Any time you feel a twinge or they feel sore take a break for the day and stick to walking. Give yourself a day or two to heal and then get back at it. Over time your muscles will heal and get strong and that's when you will be ready to really go to town.

It sounds like you are pumped to do amazing things. If there is anything I can do to help you out along the way, don't hesitate to ask.

[Cupcake 801]

First I would like to say congrats and welcome to the losers bench, I agree with the above statements , I would just walk until you received the permission from your doctor because as stated your outsides may look heel but it takes the inside alot longer . I was not approved to exercise at the gym until I was 8 weeks post opt and I was approved for aqua aerobics only. Good luck my friend and keep us posted.

[athena3127 199]

Ask your Dr. I had to wait until my 6wk checkup to get cleared to do anything outside of walking. and I did walk all I could. Hugs of support

[cornhusker 115]

I started at 4 week mark per my docs ok. He had said it would be 4-6 weeks. I had 0.0 issues after surgery and started hard at it at that time. Good luck.