Exercise after surgery

[Stephanie Stroup McIntosh 157]

So I am just over 2 weeks post op and have been walking every day. I feel fine walking and am able to go at a good speed. I was exercising a lot prior to surgery. My question is how soon can I start doing more than just walking. I would love to do a spin class and some weight training. I was just wondering about how long I should wait to do more than walk.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Check with your doctor. Some want folks to wait a few weeks so are okay with resuming ASAP. Either way use common sense regarding lifting heavy objects and listen to your body.

[Tauruslady5 154]

When I went to my 2-month f/u appointment, I was able to do more exercise. Absolutely NO stomach crunches or strengthening becasue of the surgery. They stated after 6 months, you can do more with your stomach. This is due to the fact that it is major surgery and gives time to heal 100%.

Walking is great anyway...plus with warmer weather we all weill be walking more

[raec81 18]

Mine made me wait until 8 weeks out,

[tdhallnc 13]

I was released for full exercise (but no heavy weight lifting) at 4 weeks. I was lucky that I only had 2 incisions from my surgery so not a whole lot that had to heal. I am still a little scared to do any ab workouts but may try that next week at my 2 month mark.

Edited April 8, 2015 by tdhallnc