I hope to have my surgery within the next 8 weeks or so. I'm currently heading to the gym and it got me thinking about post op gym experiences. My favorite machine is the elliptical. I will also try to incorporate weights in my workout postop to aid with the sagging. When did some of you return to the gym?

I was cleared to get back to running at 3 weeks and I was back in the gym doing boxing classes at 5 weeks. I had no problem using the elliptical after about 3 weeks and of course, walking from the first day is not just good for you but will help with the gas pain as well. Good luck!

I was cleared for water aerobics at 3 weeks. I only had to wait that long because the last incision took a little longer to scab. After that it was anything else as tolerated.

I was back to walking on the treadmill at 2 weeks post op and lifting weights at 4 weeks post op. I am new to using the gym, but have been faithfully going 5-6 days a week since I was cleared. It is amazing how much better I feel after a good work out and getting sweaty!

This is great information. In my bariatric booklet it says that 6 weeks is an appropriate time. But for someone like me who loves the gym that seems entirely too long. I hope I'm cleared in 3 weeks.

I had my surgery on Oct 27th and by Nov 5th I was back in the gym on the treadmill. I waited till my doctor cleared me at about 4 weeks to start on strength training.

And like other posters said I was walking in the hospital same day as surgery and walking every day outside once I came home.

Cleared at my 6wk check up. Best to check with your dr and get the green light before starting.