Exercising

[Cathy1985 4]

When should I start exercising post surgery? I'm 3 months since the sleeve, but I still feel without any strength or energy. I just don't want to hurt myself

[freshair 135]

I was told by my team that walking as much as you can even if it's 10 min 3 times a day and full exercise of course to your comfort zone by the 3rd month. Ask your team see what they say

[Pkdvm 175]

I'd ask your doctor. I was cleared for exercise at 2 weeks post op, with walking as tolerated before that. Perhaps a review of what you're able to eat would be helpful also, as that may be related to your lack of energy. Good luck!

[CheleLynn45 615]

Definitely check with your doc, but you should be good to go by now.

I was walking since day one and back in the gym, on the treadmill about 9 days out. I would definitely talk with your bariatric team to see why your energy feels so low. I remember being amazed at my energy levels and still am to this day.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

I was told to do 60-90 minutes of walking per day immediately post-op and begin more intense cardio and strength training at 2 months post-op.

[☁️9⃣B???? 55]

I was gonna ask the same question. How soon can we start exercising? And does it have to be only treadmill and walks? Or can we use an elliptical trainer? I loooovvvvveee the elliptical trainer a billion times over treadmill.... I love the hop! ????

And I love swimming... But will surely wait for the incisions to heal.

My surgery will be most likely end of February, surgeon hasn't given me a date as yet.