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I really love Yoga and now that I am on the losing end of the weight debacle I want to resume it after a several year hiatus. I just had surgery June 11th, when do you think it is safe to take a yoga class? Has anyone out there found it to be a reliable form of exercise?

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Gaby from Dr. Aceves' office told me 6 weeks after sugery to start yoga

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I would think you'd need to wait at least 4 weeks, but I'd give your surgeon a call...maybe he will clear you sooner?

A couple of years ago I had a yoga instructor come to the house once a week because none of the classes fit into my schedule. I got to know her pretty well as a result and she dropped 30 pounds in a year that she attributes to yoga and a change in diet. I have another friend who swears by it (she's a size 0/2 and never had a weight problem though), she runs and does yoga a few times each week. She says she's never felt stronger and leaner in her life since adding in the yoga and actually is looking into getting certified.

Good luck to you!

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yoga is alot of stretching and core streghtening......... and I love it... do it on my own, but would love to find a class. I started with my leg exercises after Knee replacement surgery.. and now that my back is bad, doing more to help that condition.

I find it easier on me since I am older than most tht have had vsg surgery.... and I don't get as bored........ stretching is good for me.

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