How many times a day were you told to exercise before and after surgery? I was told that I needed to do 6 days a week before surgery and I was curious if that applied after surgery as well.

The reason I ask is because I know they want my body conditioned for surgery, but they also told me that I cant go to my gym for 8 weeks after surgery, so what do am I suppose to do during that time?

Normally I go to the gym 4 times a week anyway, but with work and everything else that I have to do I don't have much time. I know the more you work out the better/faster you will see results but is it really necessary to go 6 times a week? Does anyone go less and still see good results?

I don't think you really should do any excercise for 6 weeks after surgery. I started back in Water aerobics at 5 weeks post op and felt fine. You should focus on healing not working out during this period. I am 8 1/2 weeks out now and still only do water aerobics twice a week. I am a housekeeper so I get a lot of motion throughout the day everyday but otherwise I just don't feel like doing much excercise yet. I never had any criterias I had to do before surgery. In fact, from the time I found the doctor I wanted to use till the surgery date was only about 12 days. I didn't prepare at all and I came out all fine and dandy. Best of luck to you, Teresa

Dr. Lopez

5/8/04

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Down 39.2 lbs!!!!

No fills yet!

I was walking 2 miles a day before surgery. 2 weeks after surgery, I started walking -- baby steps and gradually more. I waited to do anything else until my post-op dr. visit (1 month). I just started bike riding. Just listen to your body, if it hurts, stop.

I did nothing pre op. Post op about a month out I did walking. I now do 45 min to 60 min of Power walking and I am 3 months post op. Do it gradually post op. Take time to heal. Don't overdo it after surgery.

My surgeon suggested walking as soon as possible and to walk as tolerated on a daily basis. I started walking on post-op day four and have slowly increased the activity as I am able to tolerate it. He doesn't allow any other type of exercise the first month... I did a mile and 3/4 on the treadmill today but kept the incline at one and the speed at just a niced paced stroll and I am post-op day 7.

Good Luck with everything!

Darcy