How long was it before you felt like you were able to start going for walks and exercising?

I was in pain after so I took time to heal. I can't remember how long it took but I say take the time to heal and when you feel up to it, go for it!

I was up walking up to 45min in the first week. Put on the headphones and just went.........you should be going for little walks many times a day as soon as you come home from the hospital, they really want you moving.....even if it is to the end of the driveway.

good luck!!!

Wow wildrose! i am 7 days post op and Im out of bed all day but still can't power walk 45 minutes

Wow wildrose! i am 7 days post op and Im out of bed all day but still can't power walk 45 minutes

I think I was one of those very very lucky ones.......didn't have an ounce of pain, and had gas for 6hrs on day 8 post op. I was off meds on day 2 and slept the whole night on my side the day of surgery. I only napped post op days 1 and 2 and that was the only time I was in bed. I figured if I was in my own city, I could have gone back to work on day 3. So I do think I am a very rare case of quick and fast recovery, and I am thankful for that. I really did feel great from day 1. Day 7, I drove 7hrs in a car, alone.

Take your time and do what you can......we all heal differently, but you really do need to get moving around. It is easier to walk with someone.....even if it is hunched over and shuffling (there was no power walking, just getting one foot infront of the other)

I was walking around the house the day after surgery... then on the third day I startred walking around my yard. I didnt venture for a longer walk for a few weeks... as it was 2 weeks before I felt like myself

I walked around the house the day of surgery, to the end of the driveway and back the day after and on day 3 or 4 I went back to work. Haven't stopped since (14 months ago). Listen to your own body. Do what you can. Don't baby yourself. If you don't walk some the gas will be painful but don't push too hard. You will do just fine.. Good luck today.

Melinda in Florida

Thanks guys! I am going to try to walk around the block tonight