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I was banded 11 days ago. I feel good. Healing and recovering nicely. Back to work. I was wondering when most of you started going back to the gym. I would like to start going back this weekend but I heard to take 6 weeks off. I feel pretty good to do a light cardio work out and some weights. Any thoughts?

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Started cardio at like 2 weeks and weight machines like 4 weeks

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I was allowed to do cardio at 2 weeks and no weights until 6 weeks just to make sure everything was fully healed.

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I waited three weeks, but I went out and walked (2.5 miles) everyday after day 7.

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I had my surgery May 2nd and have been going to the gym for more than a week. I'm only allowed to do elliptical and treadmill. I won't be able to do strength training for another two weeks. :) If you feel good, start doing light cardio :D

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My Doc let me go back after 1 week. Told me not to over do it with any weights. Said it was Ok to sit in the sauna and whirlpool also.

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my doctor said walking only for the first month. after that i can go back to the gym, bike riding, and swimming.

i am itching for June to get here so i can get moving. walking doesn't do a lot for me..i walk all the time anyway. i need the cardio and the weight. my scale hasn't moved since surgery day :P

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