Exercising after surgery?

[guy17 6]

Hi everybody, I was just wondering how long after surgery were you able to start exercising besides walking? I know I won't be able to lift weights, but I would like to still use my elliptical and treadmill.

[Christinamo7 4,042]

It was 4 weeks for me

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[guy17 6]

It was 4 weeks for me

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Thank you! I hope mine can be like 2 weeks since I just signed up for the gym

[suzzzzz 1,005]

Depends on what your surgeon's plan says, not necessarily how good you feel. Your insides need time to heal.

[24601 210]

Mu surgeon said somewhere like 2 or 3 weeks post op.

[newme68 11]

I started Water aerobics 2 weeks post op. Used tegaderm over incisions. It was easy. Not sweating out precious fluids and low impact.

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[becomingnicole 10]

My Dr gave me approval for walking and stationary bike until next visit which is in 3 weeks.

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[naturegirl 320]

My doctor had me wait 3 weeks and to keep things easy.

[Barry W 336]

The thing you want to watch out for is anything that will stress the abdomen (even if it's not an exercise that isolates on the abdomen). I don't use elliptical machines as my knees are pretty bad so not sure about those, but a treadmill can be just walking, and you can raise the incline 5 degrees or so for more difficulty without running....