Exercising post op?

[sleevedjana 5]

I'm about a week post op and I'm wondering when I can start exercising in the gym again? I really want to hop on that train quick! Also, what workouts do you guys suggest at this stage of recovery?

[Jess55 97]

I started at two weeks post op. All I've been doing thus far is the elliptical and bike (besides walking). I'm 6 weeks post op now and have an appointment with my surgeon on Friday and plan to make sure it's ok to add in weights and ab exercises.

[GrrlAnn 177]

I was only allowed (but strongly encouraged) to walk for the first two weeks.

At my 2-3 week follow up appointment, I was cleared to do cardio.

It wasn't until 6 weeks that I was cleared for everything else - core, weightlifting, etc. And I had lots of things in my favor - only 37 years old, BMI on the low side 41, otherwise very healthy, and was going to Bootcamp 4-5 days per week preop. So, if anyone would be cleared earlier I think I would have been one of them.

I wouldn't push beyond what your doctor recommends. Recovery is key.

[Sleeveforme2017 144]

I started at two weeks post op. All I've been doing thus far is the elliptical and bike (besides walking). I'm 6 weeks post op now and have an appointment with my surgeon on Friday and plan to make sure it's ok to add in weights and ab exercises.

How much have you lost so far? I'm just wondering how much the exercise makes a difference with how fast you lose weight.

[Jess55 97]

I'm a revision from band. I've always been a slow loser. I've lost 26.6 lbs so far including my one week pre op diet. I started at 248.8.