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Hello, I am a little over two weeks post op, and I was wondering how much exercise are you all getting in?

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I was told to try to get in 60 minutes of "brisk walking" per day, but not all at once. Like a few 10-20 minute walks each day. I honestly didn't get in that much in the very early days/weeks, but I tried to work my way up to it as soon as possible.

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@@JamieLogical, thanks!

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I have a Fitbit so I have been trying to work up to 10,000 steps (I'm 3 weeks post ) I'm averaging @7000-8500 so not there yet !

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Im a little over 2 weeks, Im back at the gym doing cardio, 30 mins on elliptical, but no weights yet, will start lifting at 4 weeks out.

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I'm 10 days out and was just told to start 30 minutes per day cardio. I wear a fitbit and have walked up to 3800 steps a day so far. So I'll start walking more tomorrow and doing slight lifts to build up. Energy level hopefully will improve as I walk but 400 calories a day doesn't give you much energy.

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I was released to go to the gym at 2 weeks, I started with walking/jogging on the treadmill for half hour

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What kind of work outs should I do 5 days post op?

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@ Luv'n_all-of_Me....Im just over two weeks post op also and I try to get a little walking in every day even if its just walking around the block a few times!! Dont rush yourself just pace yourself even if its just a little day by day!????????????????⚽

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What kind of work outs should I do 5 days post op?

@@cuchas very little to none five days out just walk allow time to heal!!

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Thanks everyone! @@LynRey70, I have just been trying to get a little bit in daily, nothing too strenuous on my body. I am still at the point where I have to take a nap at least once. I was just trying to see at this point how much is adequate. Thanks LynRey70

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I am just over 3 weeks out and started working out doing 30 minutes cardio 5 days a week! Which is what my NUT recommended. I feel good doing that and am starting to feel like more is just around the corner!

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I must have the most lax insurance ever. I was able to schedule my surgery within 8 weeks of my consultation. I didn't have to lose any weight first, or provide a whole lot of history.

I'm hoping that's how my experience goes with my insurance. My insurance no longer requires a weight loss regimen for a required duration of time i.e. 6 months

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I'm 3 weeks post and I've been afraid to exercise much. Will jogging shake something loose? How much exercise is okay? What isn't okay?

You should have received instructions from your surgeon and if you didn't, you should call the office. I wasn't allowed anything more intense than "brisk walking" until 6 weeks post-op.

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