I was banded on Oct 4th. I know it's early and I can't do anything but walk yet but when can I start fully exercising? My follow up isn't until the 19th do I need to wait till after then?

Check with your doctor first, but I started back on the elliptical 5 weeks out. I am now 6 weeks post op and still a little nervous about certain things like ab exercises, yoga and weights.

I was told 6 weeks before going back to the gym. Even though you probably feel good you are healing from the inside as well.

At 4 weeks I was allowed to start the elliptical and at 6-8 weeks I could start doing ab excercises.

I didn't realize how long I was going to have to wait. Has anyone been given a max amount to walk during the first month or so?

My doctor said NO ab exercises for 6 weeks possibly 8!

Be careful and follow doctors orders!

And when you do start its a very odd feeling...Or for me anyways!

Good Luck!

I didn't realize how long I was going to have to wait. Has anyone been given a max amount to walk during the first month or so?

I don't think there is a max amount to walk...........walk away!!!!

i had to wait a month before doing anything except walking.

My doctor said NO ab exercises for 6 weeks possibly 8!

Be careful and follow doctors orders!

And when you do start its a very odd feeling...Or for me anyways!

Good Luck!

Do u feel pain in port when exercising

No its not pain....

I guess its more of a resistance....Its just odd....

No its not pain....

I guess its more of a resistance....Its just odd....

Agree. Abs were weird at first.

you need to wait at least six weeks for anything more then walking,, cuz the port is actually stitched onto your tummy muscle,, so if you strain it too much before its full healed you could tare it,, sorry to sound so scary, but that what my doc said me to , i was banded on the 4th of oct also starting to get restless now cuz i have more energy then before good luck

I was banded on Sept 17th and am so ready to get to the gym. My dr's office used the term 'pop a stitch' - that is enough to keep me walking for another 3 weeks!!!