When did you start to exercise?

[YumiMumi 29]

Hi,

Im two weeks post op now. Have being doing short walks when the energy level allows. Was wondering when you went back to "proper" exercise like a jog or long walk. I am still a bit tender below the ribs to belly button both sides, and energy is still intermittently quite low, so Im not expecting to go for a jog this afternoon, but want to push myself a bit when its time.

When did you FIRST FEEL like you were ready to do a good workout (given the obvious limitations of lifting/movement etc)?

Thanks!

[NewAngela 60]

I could walk at a normal pace as soon as I went home. I walked 2 miles on Day 3 or 4, and felt great. Was cleared for all exercise at about 3.5 weeks. I had pretty much no pain after Day 4 or 5, just mainly stomach discomfort. I guess I had some tenderness at home, but it was pretty minimal. I did my first real workout with a trainer around Day 28, but I think I could have started jogging sooner, but my surgeon only cleared me for walking before then.

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[aelovelady 243]

I started walking 1/4 mile 2 X per day 4 days post op. I was walking literally a 30 minute mile at first, I gradually increased distance and pace. My goal was (is) 6 days a week, which I rarely reach, but try to anyway. By my 3 week check up I was cleared for all activity.

[mngreeneyes 674]

I was up to my normal speed walking almost as soon as I got out of the hospital, although I couldn't go as far and usually took a nap after each walk during the first two weeks. I walked a 5k (3.1 miles) reindeer run 3.5 weeks after surgery and finished in under an hour, which was about the same time I had done a 5k in September. (Surgery was in November). I didn't start running until after January 1 because the holidays got in my way, but I swam laps as soon as they cleared me for the pool at about 4 weeks.

The big thing is to listen to your body. There was a run in mid February where my left side near my largest incision started hurting when I ran. (not bad just letting me know it was there) As long as I only walked it was fine, so I didn't run and finished my time walking instead. When I went back a few days later for my next run, it didn't bother me so I ran as planned. I don't know what might have happened if I kept pushing through the pain. Maybe nothing, but I wasn't willing to risk it.

Good luck and be patient.

pam

[yami17leth 62]

I tried my best to go for walks at the park a few days after getting home on 4/15 surgery date was 4/13. I could say I was walking 30 minutes 4 times a weeks. After my post up 2 week follow up I was approved to start doing exercise such as walking on a treadmill and elliptical. However, I've felt really lazy and tired a lot more than the first few days after surgery so haven't really done much exercise. At my last appt I was told I was slightly anemic. I'm worried that maybe i'm more anemic as I am having symptoms like pale skin, dizziness, and am so tired!

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[YumiMumi 29]

Thanks everyone, I've certainly not been doing as well as you guys!!! I'm 2 weeks post op and have just been pottering around the house and walking up to the street to get milk most days! My first week post op was pretty damn awful - I'm not sure I could have found my way to the mailbox let alone walk 5 miles!! I'm a band to bypass revision and had quite a lot of scar tissue dug out of me too so not sure if that has slowed my recovery a little too?

I have been using my Fitbit to keep track of my steps and trying to get 500 more in every day to ensure an increase in activity level every day. I return to work next Tuesday and don't want to be taking naps at lunch time in my car LOL

Well done to you all though - pretty awesome effort considering what your bodies have been through...... And congrats on all of your weight loss - simply amazing!!

[YumiMumi 29]

I tried my best to go for walks at the park a few days after getting home on 4/15 surgery date was 4/13. I could say I was walking 30 minutes 4 times a weeks. After my post up 2 week follow up I was approved to start doing exercise such as walking on a treadmill and elliptical. However, I've felt really lazy and tired a lot more than the first few days after surgery so haven't really done much exercise. At my last appt I was told I was slightly anemic. I'm worried that maybe i'm more anemic as I am having symptoms like pale skin, dizziness, and am so tired!

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Hey @yanu17leth I am on a daily Iron supplement. Did your Dr prescribe you one? If not I think you can get over the counter.....