Post Op Exercise???

[sleevingbeauty321 7]

Does anybody know, about how active I should be and/or what type of exercise I can do at this point? I had my surgery 1/30 so I'm 16 days post op. Before surgery I worked out regularly 3-5 times per week mostly cardio, and strength training once a week. And I did this mainly to control my stress and anxiety. I was told that I shouldn't go back to that routine for a minimum of 8 weeks. However, since not being able to work out, and being back to work now, a lot of my stress and anxiety is coming back but now I have no way to de-stress...

[lisaBme 46]

I was told only walking.

[GrrlAnn 177]

I was told only walking until my 3 week check up. At the 3 week check up they said I was cleared for everything but core exercises (including my beloved Bootcamp) until 6 weeks.

[jkhaj 2]

I was told same

[Berry78 4,261]

Walking (fast) can get your heart rate up. Might help with the anxiety. Don't start lifting weights until the go ahead from doc.

[sleevingbeauty321 7]

Thank you. I have my one month appt on the 27th and hopefully I will get cleared to do more, in the mean time I will try walking at a faster pace to get my heart rate up and see if that helps

[DaleCruse 756]

I was told to start slow and not push it. I didn't experience much pain after surgery so I was back in the gym three days later.

Consider other ways to relieve stress and anxiety. Sex, with someone or alone, works for many people. Also consider "laughter therapy". By that I mean watch a funny movie and truly laugh every day for an extended period of time. It's fun!