How long after surgery can I exercise?

[Guest BikiniBeachy]

Hey, I am 6 days post op. I have been walking up and down my hall and twice this week on campus. I want to start working out, but am still way way sore. I think the surgery was a little harder on me than what I had heard, but I am dealing :wink2:.

I want to be exercising. I usually use comcast on demand since they have free videos! Is there something I can do that is super low key and won't really mess w/ m abdomen? Thanks!

[BDS_Geologist 0]

Just walking is probably your best option for now. The Exercise Physiologist at my surgeon's office said that we should avoid lifting anything heavier than 10lbs for the first month. He said the emphasis should be on "activity" during the healing process and save the "exercise" for later.

Since I was already working out before the surgery, he gave me clearance to do "light" workouts at the gym, starting 2 weeks after the banding. This meant no straining and keeping in mind that it was activity and not exercise. Basically, I used really light weight on the machines and did a billion reps. It was good to have the activity, but I never came close to hurting myself.

Early on, you should really focus on recovery and start really exercising after a month has past.

Bryan

Banded 8-26-08

[Guest BikiniBeachy]

I hear ya on that. I did have to get a reminder from my incision to "quit picking up the pug!" Forgot he's about 12 pounds over my 10 lb limit!! When did my baby grow up?! lol