Hey gang...are there any other safe workouts besides walking I can do within the first month of surgery? My doc said no strenuous workout until after 4 weeks, but walking is not a productive workout for me...I need more cardio!

What about changing the incline on a treadmill? Good luck!

I ran pre-op, I asked about it, and was told NO by my surgeon, nutritionist and the specialist I see back at home now... I see him on the 26th again which will be 5 weeks post op and hoping to get the clearance.. I felt amazing 2 weeks ago, and decided to move a fireplace upstairs from downstairs and boy did I feel that! I'm stubborn and don't like asking people for help, don't ask! Soo needless to say when they say no lifting or strenuous workouts for 4-6 weeks... they say it for a reason, unfortunately I learnt the hard way.

I know it's difficult to sit idle, but walking is the safest. You will have plenty of time to get all sorts of crazy cardio in and u will probably feel way better than working out preop. It's worth the wait to heal correctly. Hang in there! In the mean time u could increase ur walking distance as u get stronger. Just don't overdo it, take it easy.

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I hear you! i used to do 2 hr cardio mixed w/weights 3 timex per week. I miss it so much. step class 2x per week. Now, I've been doing treadmill, eliptical and bike 1 1/2 mile & then I do some resistance (life fitness)14 machines, 2x. I miss the heavy sweating and my heart pounding, but i'm told that in order to get there, i need to take it easy now! Just don't stop walking or working out somehow as long as it's safe

I was given clearance to begin the elliptical and recumbent bike 7 days post op. I had surgery Monday and started the elliptical the following Monday. Basically doc said, no lifting, but I can do anything physically that does not cause me pain.

I do hold on to the rails for some of the elliptical workout because I'm still healing and my core still hurts. I don't want to screw with that area.

I'm an 'ants in the pants' kind of gal and I was grateful!

I was given clearance to begin the elliptical and recumbent bike 7 days post op. I had surgery Monday and started the elliptical the following Monday. Basically doc said' date=' no lifting, but I can do anything physically that does not cause me pain.

I do hold on to the rails for some of the elliptical workout because I'm still healing and my core still hurts. I don't want to screw with that area.

I'm an 'ants in the pants' kind of gal and I was grateful![/quote']

I have ants in the pants too!! Lol...I need activity to jump start my weight loss again. I am going to do the MJ Experience on the Wii. It's always a fun workout for me and not too strenuous. I think I should be safe doing that as there are not too many ab moves. Thanks for the feedback!