I am a Zumba fanatic going to classes five days a week at my local gym. My Zumba instructor prides herself on being about as hard core as they come there is no mercy in her class. My question is how long after surgery can I return to such vigorous physical activity without risking any issues?? Thanks in advance for any responses :-)

I was told it would be 6 weeks before we were allowed rigorous exercise. But I'm 4 weeks out of an uneventful, easy surgery and I don't think I would be up to going for a gym class in an additional 2-3 weeks.

So I guess when you are allowed to go (6-8 weeks) may be quite different from when you can actually go and not pass out in class

You know, that\s a bit of my frustration right now, the energy level. Just going to get a couple of things from the supermarket is taxing. I use to have so much energy before this. But I won't complain, this surgery may have given me years more added to my life. Getting my energy level back is a small thing. But don't over do it, your healing inside, not out. There is a big difference.

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I am very interested in trying Zumba! I think it would be fun! I am a month out and although my doctor said it would be okay for me to exercise, I am going to wait another week or so. I plan to join Orange Theory in October. I may buy Zumba for my Xbox Kinect and see how I do at home so I can go at my own pace.

I went to my first Zumba class ever 3 weeks post-op. Probably a little too soon : ) but you can kinda go at your own pace/go lower impact if you need.

@ mandapanda I LOVE Zumba it's not like working out its like dancing and it's a great time...I personally don't like the games but everyone is different I defiantly recommend the classes though...3 weeks seems soon I may wait a little bit but good for you getting back out there so early you are stronger than ill probably be haha... Good luck to everyone!!!

good question for you to ask your doc.