Working out?

[khaske1 14]

I'm about to start eating soft foods, does it get easier to workout once you start eating? Right now I have barley any energy and get very fatigued after walking for about 30 mins

[marbelvsg 132]

I am in my pureed stage and can only walk for about twenty minutes before getting too tired. I spoke to my doctor today and she said that it will get better/easier as we are able to eat more.

[Veronica Page 488]

I just started working out two months post op cause I would just about pass out if I pushed it. My doc did recommend a bike cause it was less exerting but honestly I would not worry about it until you are feel up to the task. Now I'm on solids I work out 4 times a week doing 90 mins of cardio and 30 mins of weights. I only eat about 400-600 calories a day but it is better to get your nutrition from solids then liquids! Good luck!

[Luvin_Life125 558]

Working out gets much easier once your food and calorie intake increases. You are taking in so few calories your body isn't adapting well to expending so many more calories than it is taking in. My suggestion is to stick with a lower exertion exercise for the time being. As you increase your food, steadily increase your exercise exertion. It is a delicate balancing act this early post op. Listen to your body and follow its cues to stay healthy. I felt the same way when I was still on liquids and puréed food. Once I was able to start eating solids at regular intervals throughout the day, my exercise became easier to push harder and spend more time working out. Let your body be your guide and it will all come together. This early in the post op period regular walking or light biking most days of the week is a great start and will help your body acclimate to both physical activity and your new dietary changes. Hang in there and keep up the exercise. It is a wonderful habit to form and it pays you back in spades!