I just emailed this question to my doc but I thought I'd see what you guys think.

I am 4weeks post op and want to start lifting weights (less then 15lbs). I wonder if its too soon, what's everyone's time frame been for weights?

Also I want to begin swimming for exercise, did anyone's dr advise them on when they can begin swimming post op?

Thanks

I just emailed this question to my doc but I thought I'd see what you guys think.

I am 4weeks post op and want to start lifting weights (less then 15lbs). I wonder if its too soon' date=' what's everyone's time frame been for weights?

Also I want to begin swimming for exercise, did anyone's dr advise them on when they can begin swimming post op?

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Yes at one month out my doc cleared me for any type of exercise!! At week one out he wanted me speed walking :/

Dr said 6 weeks, I laughed and started a 4 with moderate weight and went heavy at 5 weeks with no issues here.

Dr said 6 weeks' date=' I laughed and started a 4 with moderate weight and went heavy at 5 weeks with no issues here.[/quote']

Hah! Yeah, what do they know anyway? Stupid doctors, have years of medical school and experience and think they can give advice? Idiots.

Stomach is healed by 6 weeks after that I will try exercising

Thanks for the replies my doc said after 2 months! Good thing I asked because I was going to start lifting now at 4weeks post op

I was on <20lbs restriction until 6 weeks. Today is my 6 weeks so I can lift anything for here on out (and back to work I go)

I was clear to get into the pool at 2 weeks. Every doctor is different.