Working out post-op

[Rose400491 61]

Hello! I’m 19 years old and I’m somewhat new to BariatricPal! I got my sleeve done on October 17th so I’m 13 days post-op! I feel great! I’m currently down 28 pounds just this month.

I just my post-op check up with my surgeon and everything is good and he gave me the approval to start working out again which I’m very excited about.

My surgeon said don’t worry about building muscle and to mainly focus on cardio and fat burning exercises.

What are some good Post-Op workouts to do at the gym?

[Hook'Em_Horns 3]

I’d move slow. Low impact cardio for a month or so. Bike, row machine, treadmill(but do slow, incline walking). You don’t want to pull anything or get a hernia. Ropes are good cardio too.

[Humble17 41]

I am absolutely no doctor, but I think if you eliminate resistance training (weights, bands, push-ups, etc.) you are not doing yourself any favors. Light resistance training will keep your lean body mass intact better than cardio. Lean body mass burns calories. I’m not talking about strapping up and moving a lot of weights. What I’ve done in my 3 workouts since vsg (10/11/17) is simple movements with the lightest of weights. This will also strengthen your core (big incision) as long as you don’t over do it!

Hw 331 SW 306 CW 280 GW 206

[Brik8te 4]

I also had my sleeve performed on October 17th and was cleared by the surgeon (at my 2 week check-up earlier this week) to start back at the gym, I'm so thrilled! I've just been hitting the treadmill for the last couple of days but have organised to start working out with my PT again next week, I can't wait to get back under some weights.

I expected to have to wait for 6 weeks before being cleared to exercise again!

[jennypenny1998 41]

I had my two week check up this past Friday and they told me to stick with walking, yoga, cardio... and when I am at 6 weeks post op, I can do whatever workout I want. They did tell me to stay away from doing any core exercises since my tummy is still a little tender. Don't push yourself and make sure to stay hydrated. Best of luck to you!

[DaAlchemist 13]

Thanks All I really found your suggestion helpful I just got my 2 week clearance and hit the gym this evening stuck to the treadmill and Bike but was wondering about more I didn't want to hurt myself but felt like I could have did more. But at this point I was happy not to be walking around my house lol.