Can anyone tell me what the average wait time to re start exercising is after surgery?

I had my surgery on 9/16/13, they told me I could walk as long as comfortable and to wait for gym type excercise / stomach work outs tell I hit six weeks post op.

I think everyone is different. My doctor told me that I would have to wait 4 weeks to go back to the gym and 6 weeks to go back to swimming. Check with your surgeon's office to make sure.

Ok thanks everyone!!!

1) Walking, speed walking - after surgery

2) Light resistance training - week 4

3) Insanity/P90x type programs - week 6

4) Weight training - week 8

Hope this helps...the majority of us want to run before we walk. Take it easy...you just went through a major surgery.

Anyone know how soon you can start bike riding post op I am 2 weeks post op. feeling energetic lost 30 lbs so far how about swimming ???

Glad you're ready to exercise, but your doctor will give you the go ahead. I suggest taking walks until you're cleared. Remember you had major surgery. Good luck

Thanks... I'll be sure to ask him next week.

My NUT and DR said I could go to the gym as soon as I felt ready, and just take it easy. They both said, Treadmill, Bike and Elliptical were fine. My NUT said I could get in the pool, but not the jacuzzi. Would love to hear from people that hit the gym early and at an easy pace and how many minutes they could do on a Treadmill or Bike. I figured I'd go and try for 10 min the first trip and then get in the pool (treading water, not swimming).... would love input also.