Exercise Post-Op

[IrisMoon73 0]

Hi Group,

I was wondering how soon after surgery were you all able to exercise? I have a bum knee that needs to be replaced, but it seems as though walking in the preferred method of exercise. I literally cannot walk for any extended period of time. I love doing Water aerobics and don't know how quickly I'll be able to get back in thew Water. What has worked for you all?

I appreciate your feedback!

[James Marusek 5,244]

Actually I was up and walking within 3 hours after surgery. When I was in the weight loss phase, I walked 30 minutes per day, every day for a year. Since you have a bum knee, Water aerobics would be good for you. I would think that you could start relatively soon after surgery. Just give you sutures a little time to heal and if you have a port wait until they remove it and that heals. You might consult with your surgeons office for the go ahead.

[IrisMoon73 0]

Great!! Thank you for your response and best wishes on your journey!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Hi Group,

I was wondering how soon after surgery were you all able to exercise? I have a bum knee that needs to be replaced, but it seems as though walking in the preferred method of exercise. I literally cannot walk for any extended period of time. I love doing Water aerobics and don't know how quickly I'll be able to get back in thew Water. What has worked for you all?

I appreciate your feedback!

I have a bad knee and mobility issues so I didn't do any serious exercise until I was cleared to get in the water. I walked some but not very intensely or very far.

[mngreeneyes 674]

I was cleared for the pool at 4 weeks. But you need to walk before that. Start small. Do what you can. As you lose it should get a little easier on your knee.

I was an abberation. I walked a 5k 3 weeks after surgery. I was walking a mile almost as soon as I got out of the hospital.

You can only do what you can do. You will feel better if you walk in short spurts, but frequently. Take it slow. You can do it!

pam

[IrisMoon73 0]

Thank you for your response! That is awesome!

[JacksdadShane 65]

Thank you for your response! That is awesome!

About 4 weeks for the pool. I found bikimg and eliptical help with leg pain at first.