Exercise

[Sammy1991 97]

I really want the best out of my sleeve, how long after surgery did people start exercising, and what types of exercise have people found successful? Thanks.

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[ProudGrammy 8,322]

start exercising

@@Sammy1991

you must ask YOUR doc when he allows you to exercise

ie walk slowly, gently post op

this will help you get rid of gas too

official exercise ie treadmill, machines, eliptical

don't do til you get his approval

hope you are doing well

feeling ok??

good luck

kathy

[Sammy1991 97]

Thank you Kathy, only had my op on Tuesday, been walking to try and get rid of the gas, I'm constantly burping! I see my doctor in 10 days so will ask him then

I'm feeling good thank you, hope you're well yourself!

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[edhcah 37]

I waited five months when I felt I had the strength to exercise. Eating so few calories makes you weak, so you need to let your body catch up. I started a full body workout, three days per week. Full cardio and weight training. It is a definite must to weight train so your muscles build to jump start your metabolism. It is definitely working for me. I've gone from 49% body fat to 32% in these months and have lost 88lbs of fat and gained 20lbs of lean muscle. I'm down 5 shirt/pants sizes too. Wouldn't have happened without the gym.

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[Vinasu 621]

My Dr. Suggested walking only for the first six weeks to help prevent hernias. Now, I do Tae Kwon Do four days a week, and I love it. There's something awesome about kicking the crap out of a target with a well- placed roundhouse kick...then punching it when it's down.

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[bevmccarthy 26]

My dr says 2 months

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[Hammer_Down 631]

We were told the rule of thumb is when you are able to tolerate eating solid foods indicates that your stomache is healed up, and excercise can be introduced slowly, in the same way you reintroduced foods. Take it easy, if it hurts - stop. Build up slowly, especially after a few weeks of minimal activity you could risk hurting the surgery injury or developing a new injury to joints.

I plan to start lifting weights as soon as I can, as I've never enjoyed cardio. I loved seeing my progress week after week, and loved how capable I felt in my day to day routine.

I was amazed after lumping a 60lb box of cat litter up the 4 flights of stairs to my apartment without feeling out of breath or slightly fatigued, for example.

[pixiesleeve 55]

I don't exercise as much as i should due to im still healing from hernia repair, but i am deffinately very active. I make it a habit to keep on my feet all day all night. I push push push and im down 104

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[teedsg 253]

@Sammy1991great topic!

[Webapprentice 36]

This topic worries me as I currently lift weights 3 to 4 times a week. I lift for about an 1 1/2 and I lift heavy in a pyramid with lots of reps at the lower weights. It keeps me sane. I am worried that after surgery it will take me months or longer to get back to lifting the way I am now. I know the weight loss is important so I have to look at the big picture.

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Edited November 29, 2016 by Webapprentice

[KristinJ78 28]

Ask your doctor and they'll give you a timeline. Don't push yourself too hard. I was sleeved on March 1st, 2016 and down 133 at 9 months. I also got on the treadmill and walked only within a few days. (It was cold here and outside walking wasn't an option).

Weights and strength training have been slow going and there are some things that still hurt to do, but I know that's because I haven't done them in months.

Trying to personally get my legs and core as toned as possible over the next three weeks... December 21st I'm having the skin removal done. (Yes, already) and I can't wait.

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[LittleBill 2,231]

I'm a little late, but yeah, check with your doc. They may not be the best expert on everything, but I can guarantee you that if you DON'T check first, and something goes wrong, they will lay all the blame at your feet.

Beyond that, pay very close attention to what your body is telling you. I do a lot of heavy lifting for my business, and I have been going very slowly to make sure I don't rip anything loose. And of course, I clear it all with the doc ahead of time.

[ladyslim2015 74]

I didn't start until 3 months. Then I hit Zumba with a stick..lol

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[teedsg 253]

@@Webapprentice, sorry, but it will take some time for you to lift weights. Just ask your surgeon when you can.

[ryan_86 335]

I just walked post-op for six weeks. That was how long my doctor told me to avoid strenuous activity, so I did. Then I eased myself into more vigorous exercise, avoiding anything that hurt my abdomen. Now I swim, hike, kayak, and lift weights without any discomfort.

Ask your doctor what activity to do post-op, when you can resume vigorous exercise, and what exercise to do. That's your best resource.

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