Hey just checking to see if any sleevers out there have decided to head to the gym yet. If so, are you slow walking on a treadmill or riding an excersice bike? If so, which one and for how long? I am going this morning and try for the first time...Yay me...pray for me!

I started going to the Y 10 days post-op (I was in the hospital for 6 days, so my first trip to the gym was my 4th day home). I've been walking on a treadmill every day. On low-energy days I'll walk for 30 minutes, at 2.6mph. On good energy days I'll walk for an hour, at 2.7 or 2.8mph. Yesterday I introduced a 1% incline to my walk, just to mix it up a little. It was a low energy day, so I only walked 2.5mph for 30 minutes. I have my first follow-up appointment on Wednesday, and I'm hoping to be cleared to go back in the pool....I miss my water aerobics classes. (Prior to surgery, I was doing water aerobics twice a day (morning and evening) 3 days a week, once a day 3 other days of the week, and walking the treadmill the days I only had one aerobics class. I miss the variety.) Good luck to you!!!

I was sleeved same day as you - and I am going to the beach today with my family! No water, but playing in the sand and walking - love it!! I may not make it to a gym (I live on a ranch 30 miles from one) - but playing with my kids and going for walks are things I like to do!

Just take it easy and listen to your body...get hydrated first!

I'm also a July 2nd sleever, I was told to wait until my two week follow-up to get cleared for any exercise other than walking, so be careful!

I've been walking around our neighbourhood, small 10 minute walks at a time.

I was told no exercise but walking till my 2 week appt so be careful. Walking on the treadmill should be fine but dont over do it!

Thanks! I walked on the treadmill at 1.3 speed...so it was really slow. I felt great and I will continue to walk everyday. I hope this helps my recovery and weight loss... :wub: