Exercise? how soon?

[BairwithMe 144]

Hey all I am 2 weeks post op. feeling pretty good. I was dancing yesterday to music in my kitchen while making halloween goodies for the neighbors (and for the first time in a LONG time I wasn't concerned about eating any of them. felt good!~)

but anyways. two months before my surgery I joined jazzercise and loved it. I was going 4 days a week and loved it. The information I was given about exercising was kind of vague. I remember hearing 2 to 4 weeks after surgery. I certainly wont be doing the floor work which includes crunches but I would love to start moving again. I don't see my surgeon to check on the incisions until Nov 10th. Long story short how soon did you guys go back to exercising? I dont want to hurt myself but do feel like I want to move more. I go back to work this coming monday so who knows that alone might wear me out. I am an office manager but still sitting that long might wear me out. thanks for any help with this. love the support on here.

[thisfathasgot2go 235]

I am going back to work tomorrow after being sleeved on 10/7 and my gym is at my job, so I guess I will continue doing what I was doing pre-op which was walking at least 30 minutes at a fast pace daily and maybe going to a cardio class here or there and using the weight machines some days to try and work on my arms, legs and core.

My doctor just said stick to walking for at least the first 2 weeks and then ease into workout listening to your body. He said that usually for the first couple of weeks, you have decreased energy, so as your energy rises, you can increase activity.

[Babbs 14,681]

Do you have a 6 week check up with your surgeon? Usually they will clear you for the more strenuous stuff after 6 weeks.

Keep dancing! As long as you're moving more, honestly that's all you need to do

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

This is something that varies from doctor to doctor. I was walking from day 1. Using light 3 -5 lbs hands weight by week 2 and by week 3 once my incision scabbed I was back at aquafit Water aerobics with no restrictions. If you were dancing and felt great, you may be ready to resume jazzercise even if you have to make some adaptations. Just give your doctor a call and confirm. If you do resume make sure you listen to your body and stop if you feel pain or get overly tired.

[jess9395 5,450]

I started couch to 5k at about 3-4 weeks post op

[BairwithMe 144]

@Babbs@jess9395@BLERDgirl@thisfathasgot2go Hey thanks for the replies!! I dont see my surgeon until Nov 10th. I think I will see how going back to work feels. Might try walking on the treadmill at my gym then do some of the dancing and like you said modify it to not strain myself or hurt my self. Love all these ideas!! yes safety first.Thanks guys!!!!