Got banded on March 7th and was wondering how long before I can start working out again? Do you need to do it gradually? Before surgery I was doing Zumba classes 3-4 times per week. I love it! But it is a lot of movement and I have been scared and moving everything around that much too soon. Any advice?

I believe it is around 4-6 weeks before they recommend doing that type of exercise. Walking would be fine but I would wait a few more weeks to do Zumba. Just my opinion though.

I would agree with JJ above. Walking now is certainly a plus, but I don't even think I felt up to Zumba for like a month. I've only taken 1 Zumba class and it almost killed me! Talk to your doc.

Marci

walking

i was on elliptical after two or three weeks but Zumba I would guess you need to wait ask Doc.

I know i had to wait 4-6 weeks to do weights

wendy

I have never done Zumba so I can't speak to that. I was back at the gym on day 4 doing the treadmill. At two weeks I was back swimming laps (presurgery I was swimming an hour a day/7 days a week.

My surgeon said to wait 6 weeks before doing any type of abdominal workout. I am itching to get back into the classes I usually do...I have 3 more weeks. So walking is what I am doing.

Thanks for all the advice. I will do some walking to start! I go to my dr on Friday so hopefully he can let me know when I can go back to class. Thanks again, I appreciate it!

It is up to your Dr. My Dr. Turned me loose at my one week post op appointment. As I was walking out the door he shouted to me "But take it easy with the weights"

That was it.