BigShow 4 Posted January 15, 2018 How long post op should I wait to hit the gym? I'm not talking about heavy lifting, just basic stuff right now.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Healthy_life2 8,324 Posted January 15, 2018 33 minutes ago, BigShow said: How long post op should I wait to hit the gym? I'm not talking about heavy lifting, just basic stuff right now.. I was released to walk the day after surgery. Helps in the healing process. Call your surgeon's office. Ask when you will be release to exercise and weight lifting restrictions. 1 orionburn reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creekimp13 5,840 Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) My group discourages us from doing any circuit training or weight lifting for six weeks. Things like ellipticals, tread mills, gentle swimming, and bikes, you could probably do around a month out. But the official word at my group is to walk the first six weeks. All the walking you want:) You can start an hour after surgery! Best to ask your doc for your particular clearance. Happy Exercising! Edited January 15, 2018 by Creekimp13 1 etc. etc. etc. reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abefroman329 704 Posted January 15, 2018 I started walking on a treadmill almost immediately after getting home from the hospital. I haven’t been cleared to do much more and won’t be until the 6 week appt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orionburn 1,024 Posted January 15, 2018 45 minutes ago, jenn1 said: I was released to walk the day after surgery. Helps in the healing process. Call your surgeon's office. Ask when you will be release to exercise and weight lifting restrictions. Agreed...check with your doc. I was on a lifting restriction for the first 4-6 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigShow 4 Posted January 15, 2018 Thanks all... Yes I will Check with Doctor.. (closed today for holiday) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
