Am 8 days post op and just wondering when the rest of you were able to start circuit training? I have no desire to do anything other than walk now, but I am just wondering.

I started walking the day of surgery and I usually walk one mile or two miles a day..my dr said do not do anything but walk for two weeks and then move on to other excercises as long as there is no pain...i started the elliptical 5-15 min a day along with walking...after 6 weeks i can do light weights!! Im 3 weeks post op

Thanks,! I walk all the time now too

I wasn't cleared for circuit training until 8 weeks out -- but your own team should have their own protocol they want you to follow.

Check with your doctor and do exactly as he/she instructs you to do. Most people can walk from day one but anything more strenuous needs to be at least 6 to 8 weeks. Be kind to your body.... let it heal before going full speed ahead.

Walking at first, 2 pound weights at 4 weeks, five pound weights at 2 months. I could do ten pounds now if I wanted to. One day a week I use weights, the second day I do body resistance. The other days I do a session of Pilates or some aerobic video. I have everything from bedfast to Hip Hop Abs (I am 62) so I won't get bored. I can't wait for an actually warm day to take my exercise outside. We have a big back yard with shade trees where my Sweetie can set up a small outdoor fitness trail for me. It will be great therapy for all my other orthopedic issues, especially since I have some spinal (L2- S1) reconstruction in three weeks (oh dear me. But that is why exercise is so important, even if all you can do is stretch.

I even found that website travelcountry.com where I bought my Vibram Five Finger Walking Shoes for half price. I wish they would advertise on this site. I found them by accident while scooting around on Paleo/Primal websites. Marks Daily Apple marksdailyapple.com has turned out to be very informative for those who might want to pursue a more active lifestyle post-op.

With any abdominal surgery (laparoscopic) , a minimum of 4 weeks with no lifting over 20 lbs. I would just focus on walking until then.

I was cleared to do anything I wanted after 4 weeks post op. Check with your surgeon....

My doctor says walk walk walk! After 4 weeks we can start to weight train. I will probably go to the gym for light cardio

When, I went through surgery after 1 month I started going to walk which really helped to regain my normal life and routine. So, if you want then you can ask any good surgeon who can guide you and tell what and when you can start.

My doc ssid no weight training for 6 months? ?!! I am going crazy I love the gym

Jill pill 6 months no weights? I would double check that with them...that seems like a really long time.

I began strolling the day of surgery therapy treatment therapy and I usually shift one variety or two kilometers a day..my dr said do not do anything but shift for two a few a few several weeks and then shift on to other exercises given that there is no pain.

I walked from day 1. My primary workout is water aerobics. I was cleared for the gym after 2 week, but I had to wait until week 3 to resume water aerobics.

My doc ssid no weight training for 6 months? ?!! I am going crazy I love the gym

6mths? I would double check. Unless you have problems I don't see why you couldn't resume weight training at 6 weeks.

My surgeon said after 2 months I'd be completely healed and could do any exercise I'd want. Ask your surgeon tho, they have lots of different opinions