I don't see my surgeon until next Thursday, but man am I wanting to do more intense work outs. I really want to start C25k, but that is pushing it. I want to do at least some of the work outs on Wii. Or even go to the pool and do water aerobics. So I guess what I am trying to get at, did anyone else start working out more before they got clearance from their docs?

No! They tell you to not do certain exercises for a reason.

Nope... I waited until he gave me full clearance. When I went home from the hospital he instructed me to just walk. After my 3 wk. post op check up he cleared me to do anything I wanted, if I felt uncomfortable or pain I was to stop immediatley, slow down or stop until the next day and start out slowly again. Everyone is different but it takes a while to heal. I am 4 months post op and finally feeling 100%. I did have my gall bladder removed 10 wks after RNY surgery which put me back a few steps. Don't push it, you could really do some damage.... discuss your intentions with your doctor..he knows best