Exercise Question--How Soon after Surgery

[Mary Ann H 29]

I've been reading a ton about VSG surgery and exercise.

Most of what I have read pertains to going from sedentary to starting an exercise routine in conjunction with a pre-surgery diet, so you have a foundation post surgery. I haven't seen a lot of information pertaining to those that are already pretty active.

Even though I have a desk job, I am pretty active already and work out 3-4 days a week on my own and once a week with my trainer. I've been doing this about 2 1/2 years now.

My question is, how long before I can really get back to exercising like that after surgery?

I know it is different for everyone, but is there a ballpark?

I talked to my trainer yesterday and mentioned that I might be having this surgery, hopefully within the next few months. He said that he could work around anything we needed to--just to let him know what any limitations are.

Any insight is greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Edited July 30, 2015 by Mary Ann H

[her1981 448]

My doctor said 6 weeks. You have to be careful not to disrupt your internal stitches.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Whenever your surgeon gives you clearance. Depends on exactly what you want to do, light cardio is going to usually be cleared a lot sooner than, say, weightlifting. Most surgeons will want you to wait 6 weeks or so before weight lifting or doing serious core work, or even cardio that involves a lot abs. But only your surgeon can tell you for sure.

[lauraellen80 854]

I'm dying to get back to Water aerobics classes, myself. I'm about 6 1/2 weeks post-op, and figure it would be okay, but I'm too nervous to go without the official OK from my surgeon's office! I actually called today, but the PA isn't in until next week, when I have an appointment anyway.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I'm dying to get back to Water aerobics classes, myself. I'm about 6 1/2 weeks post-op, and figure it would be okay, but I'm too nervous to go without the official OK from my surgeon's office! I actually called today, but the PA isn't in until next week, when I have an appointment anyway.

I was cleared to get into the water after my incisions had closed over with no scabs or holes.

[lauraellen80 854]

I was cleared to get into the Water after my incisions had closed over with no scabs or holes.

At my one-week post-op appointment, the PA said that my incisions need to be "completely healed"--whatever that means. I would have asked for clarification at my one-month appointment, but I had to cancel it because of a family medical emergency that took me out of state for two weeks.

Everything is closed up, and my scabs are gone, but the incision lines are still red and feel kinda bumpy underneath. I dunno. Better safe than sorry. I just need to grit my teeth, deal with the heat/humidity we're having, and go walking to get my exercise for a few more days.

Edited July 31, 2015 by lauraellen80