Workout

[Al 2]

I wonder how long after the sleeve can you start working out. And what king of things can you Do?

Al

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[Introversion 1,876]

It depends on when your surgeon officially clears you to start exercising.

The people at my surgeon's office cleared me for all types of exercising (aerobics and weight training) at 6 weeks post-op. I didn't resume exercise until 3 months post-op.

I started with a walk/jog routine. Two years later I run 5 days per week, either outdoors or on a treadmill. I also lift free weights as heavy as possible 3 times a week.

I went from 40+% body fat to just under 18%, which is in the lean range for a female.

[KateBruin 344]

You can do light walking as soon as you wake up, and increase it gradually. At first it's basically about making sure you don't tear your sutures. Can't lift more than 10 lbs for 6 weeks. No clue what I'll do about my 25 lb dog! At about 6 weeks most people are cleared for full workouts but obviously start slow, especially if you were sedentary before surgery.

[Apple1 2,572]

I discussed this with my nut before I left Mexico and I was cleared to use the elliptical or treadmill at 3 weeks post-op, before that walking was encouraged. I will be able to use weights at 6 weeks if I want to.

[DaleCruse 756]

You're reading a lot of varying timelines. The second day I was home from the hospital I got on the treadmill. I started at a very easy pace, for maybe 10 minutes. The next day was 11 minutes. Twelve the next. Ab work later. Discover what you're safely capable of. Start simple & forgive yourself if you aren't ready. Good luck.

[Newme17 3,444]

I was cleared at 3 weeks post op for everything as long as I listened to my body. I had a pain on my right side for a couple of weeks (2&3) and had to take it easy, but it's gone now and I've been doing heavy weights, minus the abs for now. I'm 4 weeks post op tomorrow.