So I'm not a real runner by any means but I like to alternate running and walking in 6 minute intervals currently (so I can get 2 miles done in half an hour usually) How soon after surgery were people who do run able to resume it or start. My surgeon is saying 6 weeks but at the same time he seemed a bit surprised by the question so I assume I was the first patient to ask (or possibly just the first patient my size to ask).

Listen to what your doctor says. In the meantime brisks walks are really good for you too. Amazing you can do so much. I just started exercising and its just on my wii. Keep up the good work!

Actually my fear is that 6 weeks of just walking will set my meager running habit back. It took a year to build up the muscles to handlle the 6 minute bursts as it is.

I'll do as instructed by my surgeon I was just wondering about other people's experiences.

My Dr said exercise as tolerated. He said to get back to walking as soon as I felt able to and progress as I felt comfortable. I think I started a light jog after 3-4 weeks. The only weird thing (that I never heard anyone else talk about) was I would get a tight feeling where my port was. It almost felt like it was swelling up. When that would happen I would just slow down to a really slow walk. I think I would get the tight feeling for to 3-4 months after surgery. It has been just over a year now and I don't get that anymore.

I'm running 6 weeks post-op and feel good. Listen to your body and your doctor. Best wishes!

Walking...day of surgery

Aerobic activity...4 weeks

all exercise etc...6 weeks

But that was based upon on how I felt/was doing at post op check ups.

If you've been a runner for a year now, and walk at a fast speed for 6 weeks, I think it will take less than 6 weeks to get back to where you were. I know running friends who give up running for 6 weeks after pregnancy (and some time before) get back into it in less than 2 months after the 6 week wait.