I have started couch to 5 k. And I really enjoy the running part. But is it ok to run/jog. I'm 2 months post op. and what about AB exercises? Does anyone have any suggestions. I sure don't want to mess anything up lol. I've been swimming everyday. Still no weight loss but I can tell in inches.

My Dr. let me return to the gym after 1 week, but told me to go easy with the weights.

But it was not long after that I was doing anything and everything....never had any problems. I start with 30 minutes running, 30-45 minutes with weights, and finish with 20-40 minutes on the elliptical.

After 2 months I would say you should be fine.

BTW, I recently finished the "Couch to 5K"

It did take me more than 9 weeks. I had problems getting through certain weeks. When that happened I would go back and repeat the previous week, then re-enter

the week that was giving me problems.

The program does work well, because when I reached the last 2 weeks, I was able to get through them with no problem. It became repititious.

It's all about confidence. Everytime you get on the treadmill, and ater 5 minutes that voice says you can't do this, just keep telling yourself you already have the previous sessions and there

is no reason you can't complete this session. You've done it before, of course you can do it again.

The program is set up that way to give you confidence in each new session.

My doctor said that cardio was ok after 1 week and lifting weight should wait at least 1 mo post op. I would assume that after about 6-8 wks you should be ok to do what you would like.

I'm 2 weeks post op tomorrow and today I took my bike out for a 20 mile ride I took it easy average of 16mph and it felt good so I guess it's ok