When to start working out again

[kaleeshab 38]

Surgery date- 8/22/18

I went to the gym yesterday and did the treadmill for 30 minutes. It was soooo boring but I knew it was all I could do for the time being. I had to slow down my speed because I could feel my left side tightening up. When did everyone start going to the gym after their surgery? When were you able to do weight bearing exercises? Are most of you going to the gym or losing the weight from the diet alone?

[CrankyMagpie 509]

My team clears us for swimming and weight lifting at 4 weeks. It's worth checking with your team, to see what they say.

[blackhawkpro 39]

I had hernia surgery at the same time so it took me longer to start working out. My bypass was March 26th. I ride 10 to 12 miles on a bike every morning and walk my dog 20 minutes every night. I start light weight training in 10 days. Don’t be in a hurry. You have the rest of your life. January 1, 2018 379 lbs, September 1, 2018 266 lbs. I have 77 lbs more to obtain my goal, but I’m giving myself 12 months to get there.

[J San 1,071]

I was told I could not work out until 6 weeks out. Same for swimming. I was cleared at just over 5 weeks at one of my follow up appointments.

[Malcy 132]

Surgery date- 8/22/18

I went to the gym yesterday and did the treadmill for 30 minutes. It was soooo boring but I knew it was all I could do for the time being. I had to slow down my speed because I could feel my left side tightening up. When did everyone start going to the gym after their surgery? When were you able to do weight bearing exercises? Are most of you going to the gym or losing the weight from the diet alone?

I was cleared for aerobic / cardio at my 2 week check up. However my Dr said I cannot do anything that requires lifting over 20 lbs do I'm sticking to walking and Zumba for now.

[sandygs 18]

I am 5 days out, still quite sore since I also had a hernia repair. I wonder if I will ever feel better and able to get back to normal things. My emotions are running high right now.