How long before we can start exercising?

[ebar822 0]

I'm on day 2 of mushies and I am feeling so much better today (not perfect, but definitely better)... I am really feeling motivated and I want to get to the gym and get back into a routine. How long should I wait?

[Jodi_620 37]

I was told no strenuous lifting or abdominal stress for six weeks but to otherwise keep active and listen to my body so as not to overdo it.

[haroldrussi 0]

The same with me, they told me I could start walking at my one week post op check up and I had to respond that I was already walking a mile a day because it had been told to walk to decrease the gas problem so I walked a lot. The Dr decided that was ok but to still restrict lifting to 25lbs. I lifted a 24pack of sodas for the office yesterday and climbed into the back of the office van and pulled my stitches (nothing pulled out just stretched them a little) so I was sore last night. I learned a lesson for sure. I won't do that again for a while. But still went for my walk... Maybe a longer one today...

[TQUAD64 9]

Always speak to your doctor regarding release to exercise after surgery. Your doctor will have specific instructions tailored to your health needs. However, most doctor agree walking is great exercise after WLS.

In regards to walking after surgery, I was required to do this immediately after surgery. It was indeed a slow pace, but I felt good about it. And every day I increased by walking.

By week three post op, I was on my tread mill and doing a more extensive workout routine. At the same time, I included hand weights for upper body workout.

Good luck on your journey!:confused:

[BillOh 15]

I was told 4 weeks, but as others said, listen to your body. I'm on a curling team, I started back at 4 weeks, had problems with sweeping irritating my port site. At 6 weeks all was well. I just started back at the gym 2 weeks ago.