When did you start running after surgery?

[F4T-TRAP 37]

My surgery was 04/21/15, and I would like to start running tomorrow. I used to run a lot, half-marathon here and there I feel fine, was thinking I would start out very lightly. Just wondering when others started up running.

[zanderman 42]

My surgeon gave the go ahead on all exercise after 2.5 weeks.

I'd imagine if you can run, run Forrest.

[F4T-TRAP 37]

Thanks for the feedback!

[aelovelady 243]

I was approved also within a couple of weeks of surgery. Just listen to your body, start slow. Good luck

[TXMissy 211]

My surgeon gave thd go ahead for jogging at 1 week, but i have never been able to run. I have been walking, but maybe it's time to try a slow jog.

[WE_SCOTTS 16]

Couch to 5k app is amazing for us non runners. ????????

[Ms954jkwd 10]

I have never been a runner, I got the go ahead to walk when I left the hospital like 10 mins at a time and build up from there. I have medical problems so walking any distance is very hard for me hoping this surgery helps me with this problem. Good luck to all

[F4T-TRAP 37]

I wound up taking it light and just doing 1.5 miles this morning. No discomfort or anything, so works for me. Figured I'll slowly build back up by running 3 or 4 times a week.

[kd5wzr 108]

I started the C25K app yesterday. I was really impressed with myself for doing the entire first day jogging workout without quitting. I would never have even considered doing anything close to this in my pre-sleeve days. It was even... dare I say... fun!

Edited June 1, 2015 by kd5wzr

[enjoyinglife 313]

I was cleared for any type of exercise ten weeks post op.

[F4T-TRAP 37]

The C25K app is excellent. I started it when I was in the 300s years ago, and from that, went on to the 10K program and then Hal Higdon's half-marathon program. They're all a great way to build up distance -- I can't wait to get back up there again.