How much walking is everyone doing!

[Jolisue 112]

Hi! I'm 6 days post op and feel great because I walked 1/2 mile this morning. Flat surface, sidewalk, neighborhood. I'm just wondering how to gage the distance. I know we are all different, but I don't want to overdo, but I also want to be sure I'm doing enough. Would love to hear from you all!

[pik 262]

I think you are doing great! I had a pretty rough start and have only been able to start walking within the last few weeks.

It actually feels really good to walk and on the days I am not doing it, I want to be doing it! What would be better is having a walking buddy who is in the same stages as I am.

Keep up the good work! I think they gave me some info on what to be doing as far as exercise after surgery, but I am not sure.

I think your body will tell you if you are overdoing it.

[telltell624 34]

You're doing great. My doc said to walk as much as you can even if it's 4 10 minute walks or all at once. I've been walking about 1-1.5 miles per day. I did a 4 mile walk a week ago. Not on purpose, but I locked myself out the house and figured I'd just walk till the wife gets home lol. I just try to get at least 30 minutes. I use an app called cardio trainer to track speed and distance. Then I try to compete with myself. Congrats! Just listen to your body. Take it easy. What I noticed was when I tried to walk too fast, it aggregated my abdomen. So just take it slow and work your way up.

[angelicHG7 118]

Not nearly as much as I should be doing or have the ability to do.

[Damaged_massacre 2]

I'm day 4 post op I did 20 laps around the nurses station day after surgery n day of I could only do 2 bc I got weak. Day I came home I walked to the car didn't want a wheel chair yesterday I was tired and chose to stay in the house bc it was so hot and I didn't wanna over do it I walked alot thru out the day I was up walking every hour today I went with my dad to the grocery store and walked around with him since it was raining. Tomo I'm hoping to walk my road outside. Little walking each day helps with weight loss too right? Tomo will be day 5 for me I'm still on liquids til next Tuesday then I start pureed foods which I'm kinda scared I'm so content with my liquids lol

[telltell624 34]

Every bit helps. I'm 3 weeks post op on Monday. Doc just put mute on puree 2 days ago. It's a lot better than liquids. I still do a shake. I bought some resistance bands and my wife and I go running(well I walk/run) now. I work up a sweat[emoji4] . Good luck. Keep it up.

[Damaged_massacre 2]

Thank you i am excited for this journey and to run again!