I am scheduled for my sleeve on may 31st. How long after can I get back in the gym? I like to mix up my cardio with oliptical, stairmaster and precor and rowing. Is walking going to be my only cardio for the first couple of weeks or so? Please enlighten me - thanks everyone

My Dr. told me to only do walking. Nothing strenuous at all till about 6 weeks post op. Anything that will make you strain or stretch your abs is kinda out till healing has taken place. Each Dr. is different, so I would consult them if I were you! Best of Luck on your surgery!!!!

Like the previous poster, I am supposed to do only walking for the first few weeks. At 4 weeks out I can do normal everyday activities, but no heavy workouts for 6-8 weeks.

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Hi!! I was sleeved 4/16/13 so I am 5 weeks post-op.

Except for the past 4 years (I'm 46 years old) I was an exercise fanatic, so with my new, healthy lifestyle I wanted to get back to gym post-haste.

However, I am just walking 3 miles daily (fast-pace: 18 minute mile averaging for 3 miles).

That's as strenuous as I can get because my abdominal area is still tender---and I can "feel" my stapled new stomach when I over-do things like mopping the floor...etc. anything that strains my abdomen.

I have another follow-up doctors appt on my 6 week post-op and I'll ask about working my abdominal area.

On that note, I am a Reg. Nurse who works "on the floor" hence a very physically demanding job. My doctor just released me TODAY (5 weeks post-op) to return to work.

I realize that I must be gentle with my new tummy and I will NOT do anything to jeopardize the major surgery I went through to get here.

I hope this info helps you. I get great cardio with my fast paced walks-- and that's good enough until I get released to do more!

I was sleeved April 16th also. At my two week follow up my Dr. Told me that I could do what I can tolerare but take it slow. I plan on joining a gym this week.

I am scheduled for my sleeve on may 31st. How long after can I get back in the gym? I like to mix up my cardio with oliptical' date=' stairmaster and precor and rowing. Is walking going to be my only cardio for the first couple of weeks or so? Please enlighten me - thanks everyone[/quote']

I had to wait 6 weeks.

I am scheduled for my sleeve on may 31st. How long after can I get back in the gym? I like to mix up my cardio with oliptical, stairmaster and precor and rowing. Is walking going to be my only cardio for the first couple of weeks or so? Please enlighten me - thanks everyone

The treadmill is fine as soon as you can get to the gym. The elliptical might be okay. I'd definitely avoid the stairmaster and rowing until 4 to 6 weeks out.

Hi!! I was sleeved 4/16/13 so I am 5 weeks post-op.

Except for the past 4 years (I'm 46 years old) I was an exercise fanatic' date=' so with my new, healthy lifestyle I wanted to get back to gym post-haste.

However, I am just walking 3 miles daily (fast-pace: 18 minute mile averaging for 3 miles).

That's as strenuous as I can get because my abdominal area is still tender---and I can "feel" my stapled new stomach when I over-do things like mopping the floor...etc. anything that strains my abdomen.

I have another follow-up doctors appt on my 6 week post-op and I'll ask about working my abdominal area.

On that note, I am a Reg. Nurse who works "on the floor" hence a very physically demanding job. My doctor just released me TODAY (5 weeks post-op) to return to work.

I realize that I must be gentle with my new tummy and I will NOT do anything to jeopardize the major surgery I went through to get here.

I hope this info helps you. I get great cardio with my fast paced walks-- and that's good enough until I get released to do more! [/quote']

Yes it did help me thank you so much for the good feedback it is greatly appreciated

The treadmill is fine as soon as you can get to the gym. The elliptical might be okay. I'd definitely avoid the stairmaster and rowing until 4 to 6 weeks out.

Thanks so much as well Don- that helps a lot to know what I can and cannot do- appreciate the feedback and advice

I was sleeved April 16th also. At my two week follow up my Dr. Told me that I could do what I can tolerare but take it slow. I plan on joining a gym this week.

Thanks DfdSCOTT That is great information

I had to wait 6 weeks.

Seems like that is the standard thanks Bombshell

I was doing elyptical after 3 weeks and full gym week 6.

I went to work a couple of days after surgery. I was back in the gym within a month. It was important for me because i didnt want to have scores of flabby skin hanging every where. I did all cardio as i do now and i am 6 months out. I also box and i went boxing after 2 months.

I went to work a couple of days after surgery. I was back in the gym within a month. It was important for me because i didnt want to have scores of flabby skin hanging every where. I did all cardio as i do now and i am 6 months out. I also box and i went boxing after 2 months.

Thanks for the info - I guess I will start off slow and gradually do more