When did you start exercising? Post Op one week today

[LookatmeNow34 25]

Just need a lot of help and motivation....I am one week POST OPT TODAY....Still very tired, stomach cramps at food but still nibbling on Protein hoping for energy. I think my mindset is still not right going from a band to a sleeve but however I have to be successful....Is it ok to start exercising???

[mon_jam74 31]

Begin walking. It will help with cramps (which is probably gas). Check with your dr., but mine allowed me to walk/ride stationery bike for the first 3 weeks then I was clear to do any exercise I was comfortable with.

[StrawberryPolly 43]

I was told to start walking before I left the hospital! Have to walk a total of 30 mins per day. It is becoming easier and easier.

[LookatmeNow34 25]

Thank you for advice

[onajournee 20]

I was also told to right away work up to 30 minutes and then go beyond that as you feel better. By 1 week I was walking 1.5 miles a day and I'm now 2 weeks post op and walk 2.5 miles a day or do 45 min on elliptical. Also exercise physiologist said I could do seated arm weight lifting with light weights.

[ljf0204 6]

I am 1 week post op today as well and feel pretty good. I had to walk when I was in the hospital and every day after. The rumbles were gas, but trust me walking has been my lifesaver. I am up to 20 minutes of walking twice per day.

[LookatmeNow34 25]

I started walking 1/2 mile...DOWN 10LBS!!!!...MOTIVATED

[dltrautman1 27]

I started walking on day 2 and have not stopped since - well unless I got a partial tear of my ACL last October. That one definitely slowed me down. I am now back to running/playing soccer/tkd. The important part is to listen to your body. If it hurts - back off and don't do as much. I would have pain on day - back off on how fast I was walking. The next day, I was fine. My biggest advise is to listen to your body.

[Debi Amador 120]

I was told I could start doing Cardio about 3 weeks post-op and I could start lifting weights 6 weeks post-op. I've been hitting the gym very hard since then.

Good Luck!!!!

[Heather_Feather 24]

I'm not allowed to exercise until I'm 6 weeks post-op. However, you should walk... A LOT. Walk as much as possible. (Also helps with gas!) My surgeon said walk for a half hour. If you can't, walk for 10 minutes at a time. I am allowed to swim 2 weeks post-op too. Good luck!

[StrawberryPolly 43]

I haven't been released to go back to Water aerobics yet...Doc said 4 weeks after surgery. I am walking about 2 miles a day now...not all at once but I am getting there. It is getting too hot to walk in Mississippi so I may use the elliptical at the gym soon. I am going to start weight as soon as Doc says it is okay.