When Did You Start Exercising

[lil4heartz 3]

HI, I'm 17 days post-op I've lost 20lbs since surgery. 36lbs since I started the pre-op diet 2 weeks post-op. I wanted to know when anyone started really exercising. I feel ok but if I do anything that involves alot of movement I'm pretty sore quickly. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciate

[TinaMari 75]

I've been walking since day 1. But, my doctor said I can do full exercise at 3 weeks out which will be next Tuesday for me. I plan to hit the gym hard. I want to make it to onederland by Dec. 31st!

[lil4heartz 3]

I'm walking and doing other stuff like cleaning. So, probably next week I'll be good to start weights and doing a treadclimber. Thanks appreciate the info

[PEvette 297]

I started last week at 6 weeks post op

[Dooter 1,457]

I started really exercising when I made my surgery appt (3 months prior). I really wanted a headstart on the whole process.

So...after surgery, i started walking from day 1 also, and increased walking as much as possible until I was released for full workouts at....6 weeks? I continued going to the gym for the first six weeks and just walked slowly on the treadmill 3 days a week, and the other days, I walked around my cul de sac a couple times a day.

Now I go five days a week and do an hour on the elliptical. (about 4.5 miles). Do as much as you can as soon as you can within your doctor's recommendations for safety in the early weeks. Then hit it hard!! This is your time. Do it!!

[Winningtheweightwar 25]

I started right away, but It was slow going. As my energy came back I could increase speed and intensity. I waited until 6 weeks out to lift weights! Just make sure you listen to your body!!

[Izuri 428]

I was wondering this too. I am getting in walks at least twice daily, but I am lookin forward to getting some actual exercise in. It's one of my top questions for my doctor at my 2 week follow-up next week. Until then, I think walking will be good =) I'll just keep increasing the length of time/distance.

[SkinnySmurf 3]

I've been walking since surgery on 7/11. Just today I was cleared for any exercise and started with 35 minutes of Wii cardio boxing. It felt awesome to move again !!