Exercise

[tigk29 0]

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?

[hagerteresa 3]

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

362/322.8/?

Down 39.2 lbs!!!!

No fills yet!

[New Hope 37]

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.

[Penni60 45]

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.

[nightingale2u 42]

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