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Hello there!

How soon after surgery do you guys start to exercise? I want to exercise ASAP! I'm hoping exercising and toning will help prevent some loose skin!

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Hopefully your doctor gave you a reccomendation on how long to wait after surgery to exercise... I was told to walk, walk, walk... but as far as lifting weights, I had to wait at least 30 days to lift 20 lbs. So I began my exercise regime of cardo walking right away... as I felt up to it.. then about 1 1/2 - 2 months later started working out with a personal trainer 3x a week.

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My doctor told me that for the first two weeks he wanted me taking short frequent walks but beyond that he wanted me on the couch resting.. no long shopping trips, no brisk walks for exercise.. After two weeks he said I can walk as much as I want and briskly if I feel comfortable but no jogging (yeah, like THAT'S going to happen anyway) and no gym.

He said after 6 weeks I can do equipment/classes at the gym and at 8 weeks I can go in the pool.

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Walking was an option early on but as I was weak all the time, I didn't get much in.

I was cleared at 4 weeks to do whatever I wanted. I now walk on treadmill and light weights. Planning on getting a trainer to get the most results. It is pretty costly at my gym though. Thinking of switching membership to the Y.

But whatever you do, don't overdo it. I lifted my case of Water yesterday and kind of felt a pull. Do what you can, when you can.

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I was also cleared at four weeks to do whatever I wanted: Water aerobics, weight lifting, jogging, running, whatever. However, I had a perfect recuperation, no problems whatsoever. Your doctor is the best judge of your situation.

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My Dr. has restrictions for 4 weeks light cardio, 6 weeks whatever I wanted, however my PA cleared me at 4 weeks via video conference as long as nothing felt bad.

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