Zumba!

[toffeesocks 0]

I've had no zumba for three, going on four weeks and I usually have 2-3 classes a week. I'm going crazy!

I don't feel like texting my surgeon about such a non-urgent question in the middle of the night, I was wondering if there are any others who love zumba out there who could tell me how long post-op they avoided or were recommended to stay away from zumba for. :smile2:

Aaaah, so need my zumba fix, but I'm not sure I could last a whole class right now. :redface:

[BetsyB 9]

Your hospital discharge documents should spell out the level of activity you are supposed to stick to until your follow-up appointment.

As with everything else, doctors differ. But mine (and many) encourages walking for exercise immediately postop---but vetoes other exercise until the follow-up. After 4 weeks, I was cleared for all physical activity with no restrictions.

[chrisdirects 0]

I, too, am a Zumba enthusiast, toffee, so I know just how you feel!!

I think Betsy is quite right...Zumba is fairly high impact, and although you can do some modifications of the moves, I would say that you'd be better off holding off on it until about 4 weeks postop.

I started back to the gym at 2 weeks post, but didn't resume taking aerobic-based classes or lift weights until I was 4 weeks post.

On the bright side, I just signed up to take the certification to actually TEACH Zumba :redface: Can't wait to share my mania far and wide!

All the best to you on your journey!

Christine

[thereitgoes 0]

My advice is no different from the other posters, just reinforcement.

I was cleared for all activities 4 weeks post op, but all docs are different so ask at your next appt.

Zumba IS great!! :redface:

[ambraberger 0]

Hi all.What is zumba? sounds interesting. Also, does anyone know how to make a new ticker? I am trying to get back involved with this site, cuz i've been off track for quite awhile. would like to update my ticker but can't remember how. i love reading all your posts/encouraging. thanks

[toffeesocks 0]

Hi all.What is zumba? sounds interesting. Also, does anyone know how to make a new ticker? I am trying to get back involved with this site, cuz i've been off track for quite awhile. would like to update my ticker but can't remember how. i love reading all your posts/encouraging. thanks

Zumba :smile2:

and for the ticker you can click on anyone's in their sigs if they've left the link on them or go to... Weight Loss - Diet Ticker

And thanks guys, I'm definitely going to wait til my 1 month post appt. After reading some of the scary stories about ports I definitely don't want to risk anything! :redface:

[natismi 0]

I've had no zumba for three, going on four weeks and I usually have 2-3 classes a week. I'm going crazy!

I don't feel like texting my surgeon about such a non-urgent question in the middle of the night, I was wondering if there are any others who love zumba out there who could tell me how long post-op they avoided or were recommended to stay away from zumba for.

Aaaah, so need my zumba fix, but I'm not sure I could last a whole class right now.

hi! i am doing zumba right now, but i am almost 5 months post op.... its so much fun, great workout too!!!

[lucky1gg 13]

I am 6-months out and was just thinking about starting Zumba... it looks fun! Did your surgeon say you couldn't do it?

[toffeesocks 0]

I am 6-months out and was just thinking about starting Zumba... it looks fun! Did your surgeon say you couldn't do it?

6 months post should be fine! And do, it's fantastic! The best hours of my week.

Only a few weeks more to go.. counting down...