When Did You Start Really Exercising?

[Seela 1,187]

Hi, I was sleeved 10/21 so that's 5 weeks tomorrow. I also had a hernia repair. I have had a very easy recovery, no nausea, I have no food restrictions what so ever. I have no more pain at all. I would love to add some sit ups and more strenuous excersise to my walking now that I'm feeling good. I don't go back to my dr. For a couple of weeks. Do you think it's ok or should I just do what is against my nature and be patient?

[CassieWNY 100]

Seela -

My recovery was similar to yours. I was cleared for exercise at 4 weeks and I started walking. Started out a more thorough personal training regime approximately 7 weeks post-surgery. I did not want to start out too early, hurt myself and get scared off.

How about making a call to your surgeon and asking what you can add in? Just a thought.

Best of luck to you on your journed.

[Seela 1,187]

Seela -

My recovery was similar to yours. I was cleared for exercise at 4 weeks and I started walking. Started out a more thorough personal training regime approximately 7 weeks post-surgery. I did not want to start out too early, hurt myself and get scared off.

How about making a call to your surgeon and asking what you can add in? Just a thought.

Best of luck to you on your journed.

Yeah, your right. . Ill call tomorrow. Thanks!

[Fluffnomore 1,235]

Seela, I was cleared for walking and elliptical type stuff at the 4 week appointment. They told me I couldn't do sit ups or core, or lift more than 25 pounds until 6 weeks. I belong to a CrossFit box, so there's no point going back until the 6 weeks are up. The only cardio machines we have are rowing machines, also off limits until 6 weeks. And I had a hernia repair too, so I'm tending toward the cautious side on this.

[Seela 1,187]

Yeah, me too, it's hard because I feel really good and I want to do it before I lose the desire! But I really don't want to hurt myself so I guess I'll just wait. Better safe than sorty... it's only another week or two right?

[Fluffnomore 1,235]

Better to wait two weeks now than to really get injured and wait another six!