Exercise

[kseton01 4]

Hi all,

How long after your surgery was it before you got into the gym? I currently do 4-5 1hr sessions a week and don't know how I'll cope not being active (more than just a 10minute walk) during recovery, i love my les mills classes...

Tia

[grandmaofone 411]

I was in the gym in 2 1/2 weeks walking on treadmill. First day walked a mile in 45 mins, skipped a day walked a mile in about 35 mins, skipped a day then went about 1 1/2 in about 45 mins. Fast forward 4 weeks......now I go 2 miles in 30 mins, 4 miles on bike in about 20 mins and lift weights for about 20 mins. It gets easier everyday and you just have to make the point to start and then go!!! You need to be in the gym every other day. I went walking on days I didn't go to gym so I would not be sore, just like a 15 min walk. It is well worth the extra effort. When I first started at the gym every time I went I would drop about 1/2 a pound. I got really excited and that kept me motivated. Good luck!!!

[Bandista 7,466]

Hi there, not sure what kind of surgery you are having and of course your doctor will give you specific instructions -- I couldn't lift weights or anything like that which coukd open up the incisions from band surgery (like bayonet te jabs with one larger one for the port). But as for fast walking, I was doing that from day one -- the more the better. It really helped me heal quickly. Congratulations on your upcoming surgery and choosing your healthy future!