When are you able to start running?

[InnerFitnessModel 2]

I'm one month post VGS and have been walking everyday since two hours after surgery! (Very determined to do this right!). I feel I'm at a point where I'm ready to start jogging/walking. I use to be a runner back in the day and I feel my body saying, "let's go!" But I'm not sure if it's too soon. Please share your advice you received from your physicians.

Also, has anyone heard when you are allowed to do sit ups or planks?

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[LisaPunkinHead 187]

My surgeon said wait 6 weeks before strenuous exercise (like weight lifting and running). I was the same way -- walking and walking and walking and when that 6 week point got here, boom, out for a run I went!!!

Running when skinny is much more fun.

[ibedebi 5]

InnerFitnessModel - you sound just like me. I used to be a runner too, and can't wait to get back into it. My surgery is still a month away, but I would like to keep up on your progress. I know you're anxious, but a month does sound a little soon. Better ask your doc. ????

[Bellalover 43]

My doc said a month was okay to start slow jogging, but if it didn't feel right to wait for 6 weeks.

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[InnerFitnessModel 2]

Thank you all for the information! I see the doctor in two weeks so I guess I'll have to relax a bit. but I can't wait to start back!

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[hannahmae 16]

I am at 4 weeks out and wanting to run so specifically asked my dr if I could at least jog. She said absolutely not. She said I can start jogging slowly at 6 weeks and build up from there.

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[rydersmama 804]

Just like you, I've been walking since right after surgery.

My dr also told me to wait 6 weeks to do any strenuous exercise. He said walking was ok, but that's it!

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