How soon after surgery is it safe to exercise?

I was told immediately to start walking (light and easy, nothing too strenuous)
at 2 week post op, I was still stuck with a 20lb limit

at my 6 week post op, I did not see my surgeon and forgot to ask if I was fully cleared.

Wondering about riding my bike.... stationary. I am 6 days post op. I go Thursday for my first follow up.

Walking is best until you're released by your surgeon for more. *Generally* surgeons don't want you on a machine/bike because of trauma from falling off.

two weeks post op here...my doc just cleared me for the gym. Bicycle and treadmill only but nothing strenuou and lift nothing over 20 lbs with upper body.

Thanks!! That is good info. I will walk until he tells me I can do more.

Walking is the best medicine immediately after surgery. I was walking right after they moved me from recovery.

At 6 weeks I was cleared for the elliptical and at 8 weeks I was cleared for all exercise, including light weights.

At 10 weeks, I am currently doing 60-75 minutes of cardio most days of the week, but haven't started on the weights yet. I don't know what my aversion is...I'm making a concerted effort to do so this week!

Best of luck to you

I have a spine problem that makes walking tough (spondylolisthesis grade 2). My leg goes dead not long into walking. I have been riding my bike in effort to exercise without compressing the leg nerve. My hubby got me the indoor trainer for my bike so I can ride stationary until it is warm enough to get back outside. I am in hopes I will be able to start that soon.