How long to walk?

[Karlnjax 163]

I had my bypass done on 8/10/15 and still have issues with one of my wounds not being healed. How long does it normally take to be able to walk? Like I want to be able to take a nice walk though my neighborhood but still to weak to go that far so it feels that way?

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[James Marusek 5,244]

I was up and walking every two hours after the operation. I walked every day for 30 minutes when I returned home. But some people have problems and people are different.

[Trayjay33 138]

I walked as much as tolerated around the house for the first few weeks after surgery but I was fatigued and not feeling up to par for a while. It took a good two months post-op to start walking outside my house. I think everyone is different. I would say listen to your body and find a good medium. Don't over do it but don't be sedentary either. The weight will come off.

[Dub 10,070]

Howdy Karl.

I hope your strength steadily returns and you are feeling like taking those walks soon.

About the wounds......were you advised to treat them with any type of topical medication ?

I'll be asking you a bunch of questions here in a couple of months as I follow along with my own bypass.

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[FrankinTexas 58]

Karl,

I am now 4 weeks out and just now able to walk about 30 minutes. Take it easy. I had very little energy the first two weeks and just walked in my house; however, I live in Texas where the lows have been in the 80s and the highs have been 100-101. That was another good reason to walk in the house! lol

[Daisee68 2,493]

@@Karlnjax - take it easy on yourself! You had some complications and longer stay than some of us. You need and deserve the rest. Just get up and walk around the house a little to get started. It will get easier and then you can try a walk down the street (preferably with someone just in case you get weak). Everyone is different. I am not great at exercising myself, but I walked 3 miles yesterday at 11 weeks post-op and I was completely wiped out. (I was tired at 2.5 miles / 50 min but I had to keep going to get back home!) Your strength will come back. Be patient and keep up with the Protein and fluids. VERY important for your healing - much more so that true exercise at this stage.

[Karlnjax 163]

Thank you all for your awesome feedback! I will continue to keep everyone updated. @@Dub as for you we will all be here for you too when your time comes for your surgery! I too had the gastric bypass surgery and we can share experiences too! If you have any questions please let me know. Your going to do great and I'm very excited for you too. This is one of the best groups I know of to come and share your story or concerns and questions, the people are awesome ????

[Dub 10,070]

Thanks.

I agree, this place is really special.