Abrandnewlife 1 Posted August 26, 2016 Hey Everyone !!! I know its ultimately my doctors orders and advice .. But I also want to get some insight also ... How soon any of you were able to do a full workout in the gym or anywhere (dance class, zumba, kickboxing, etc.) ? Thanks in advance Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladystorm 29 Posted August 26, 2016 I was told 6 to 8 weeks I can do things like that if I'm up to it. Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekker954 421 Posted August 26, 2016 (edited) duplicate/////////Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Edited August 26, 2016 by trekker954 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekker954 421 Posted August 26, 2016 I was only cleared for walking until 6-8 weeks. Due to the heat I went to the gym to walk, nice and easy on the treadmill. I tried the bike to exercise my knee which was stiff. Big mistake as my tummy started hurting bu an incision Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diana_in_Philly 1,426 Posted August 26, 2016 As I was being discharged on Wednesday, all this was discussed in detail. My team said it was ok for me to "glisten" but no pouring down sweat before my 2 week post-op appointment. Do what feels comfortable. I'm planning on going to the gym tomorrow and spending about an hour on the recumbent bike (my cardio of choice - I have bad knees) and maybe do a little work with hand weights. After my 2 week post-op, if all is well, I'm cleared for whatever I feel up to. Every team is different on this issue. But I trust my team- my doc has been doing this for 20 years and is a department chair at a university hospital in a large metropolitan city - so I think he has the track record to back it up. For what it's worth - it also depends on how well you are getting in and keeping down fluids. I'm not really having a problem with fluids. Yesterday I got in 48 ounces of liquid and 40 grams of Protein on my first full day home post op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted August 26, 2016 @@Abrandnewlife Anything but walking or a stationary bike will not be recommended until 4-6 weeks (at the least) from most surgeons. They are concerned about dehydration but mostly about hernias. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laney 172 Posted August 28, 2016 I am 9 days post op and all the exercise I can do is walking. That is what my team recommends for the first month. Once, I get cleared by the surgeon I can do more. Since I am home for a month I am walking every hour during my waking hours. Every other day I push further my walking. I think I am up to a 1/2 mile now. Want to be a mile by my post op visit. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HiHoSleever 20 Posted August 28, 2016 I was cleared at 2 weeks to do whatever I want (just this week). I have a spin bike at home but I am not killing it. Just 30 mins of a light sweat. Also trying to get 10K steps in a day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
