How soon did everyone start excercising after

[Fort Bend Band 0]

they were banded?? I was curious to see how soon you started working out after being banded? Other than mild strolls around the block.

I started walking just a few days after surgery. I would listen to your doctors instructions because if you end up with a complication it will really set you back. You have plenty of time to do your exercise of choice once your stomach heals. Remember you are swollwen on the inside. Good luck!

[PamJ4 0]

My team of surgeons stated no exercise until 6 weeks, that is when the main healing time is up. One of them did, however, state last night at our support group that your body will continue healing that are of the body for up to a year later!! :wow2: They also said no pool, no jacuzzi, no bathtub for 6 weeks either. Until you hit that point, walking is about it (you're not even supposed to be bending over...). I'm just finding it tough to lose weight now because my first fill is scheduled for 8/16 and I miss going to Shapes due to the workout restrictions. I know that will really help me lose more in the meantime!

Banded 6/27/07 - VG band, Dr. Jose Erbella and Dr. Gary Bunch, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, FL.

[BlooEyez 13]

I started an evening walk routine 3 days after surgery ... that night I walked 2 miles (to my own amazement) and I've decided to make it a nightly ritual. 2 weeks prior to surgery I "attempted" to walk one night ... after 10 minutes my calves hurt and I could barely breathe (and had to turn around and go home) Now I walk 2 miles easily with no tiredness, no sore legs, no huffing & puffing.

I am now looking for a way to get in exercise during the day too, trying to decide which workout machine to buy ...