EXERCISE? LIGHT WEIGHT LIFTING?

[APURNELL 10]

HEY EVERYONE! I HAVE A COUPLE QUESTIONS? I'M GETTING DIFFERENT ANSWERS BUT WOULD LIKE A GENERAL ONE PERTAINING TO WEIGHT LIFTING AND EXERCISE. I AM ALMOST 2 WEEKS POST OP AND MY EXERCISE SENSES ARE TINGLING. I'M SO EXCITED TO START WORKING OUT AND TRAINING. I'VE ONLY WALKED SO FAR, BUT WANT TO KNOW WHEN DID YOU GUYS START LIGHT EXERCISING AND LIGHT WEIGHT LIFTING? ANY ADVICE WOULD BE HELPFUL. THANKS

[redskins1 4]

<p>HEY EVERYONE! I HAVE A COUPLE QUESTIONS? I'M GETTING DIFFERENT ANSWERS BUT WOULD LIKE A GENERAL ONE PERTAINING TO WEIGHT LIFTING AND EXERCISE. I AM ALMOST 2 WEEKS POST OP AND MY EXERCISE SENSES ARE TINGLING. I'M SO EXCITED TO START WORKING OUT AND TRAINING. I'VE ONLY WALKED SO FAR, BUT WANT TO KNOW WHEN DID YOU GUYS START LIGHT EXERCISING AND LIGHT WEIGHT LIFTING? ANY ADVICE WOULD BE HELPFUL. THANKS</p>

Hey girl I'm Jason from va I had the rny surgery on the 28th and from what I heard I'm suspose to wait six weeks before weight training.

[APURNELL 10]

OH MKAY. I'M ARIANA AND CONGRATS!! WELL THAT SOUNDS SO FAR.LOL I GUESS IM JUST ANXIOUS,I DON'T WANT TO HURT MYSELF THOUGH.

[kll724 3,055]

You should check with your surgeon's office, but generally waiting for 6 weeks is required. Best wishes.

[APURNELL 10]

ALLRIGHT. YEAH I WAS GOING TO CHECK IN WITH MY SURGEON BEFORE I DO ANYTHING, JUST WANTED SOME OPINIONS. THANKS AND SAME TO YOU.

[redskins1 4]

<p>ALLRIGHT. YEAH I WAS GOING TO CHECK IN WITH MY SURGEON BEFORE I DO ANYTHING, JUST WANTED SOME OPINIONS. THANKS AND SAME TO YOU.</p>

How did u guys post pics I can't figure it out on here

[swimbikerun 1,039]

I was 3 weeks and 1 day, did a 10K. Light exercise, yes.

[APURNELL 10]

MKAY THANKS. THAT'S HELPFUL.

[AvaFern 3,516]

Light weight lifting...like 5-10 pound arm weights while you're sitting down won't hurt you right now. I was fully back into a gym routine at 5 weeks, but I feel as if at 2 weeks my incisions were still pulling a bit and any real type of lifting might have been uncomfortable. Let your body be the judge...if it hurts, don't do it.

[taylorj7 51]

Hi There, I am also about two Weeks Post Op as well, and cant wait to get back in the Gym. My Doctor said nothing but walking, walking, walking for four weeks. However I am doing plenty of Summertime household chores around the house which is also helping. Just have to be a little more patient.

[aroundhky 1,174]

Walked right after surgery and then starting light lifting about 3 weeks post op or so. But everyone is different. Whenever you are released to start more intense exercise, just make sure to ease into it and gradually build up. Your body will be a lot different (kind of like a kid in a growth spurt) and you'll need to learn how to handle it (your body) again. Congrats on your excitement and eagerness to exercise and I wish you the best!

[Rebeccaabrooks86 269]

I read that the stationary bike and treadmill are okay as are swimming but to wait a few more weeks on heavy lifting. Congrats!