Hi I am 7 weeks post op & have been walking for exercise up to now. I got cleared to start with 10 lb weights & increase as tolerated. I am wondering when did anyone start any workout classes in their local gym classes? I really want to pick up some classes too. Thank you

I could barely walk for the first year or so - my weight was just too high and my joints/back too damaged. I still have never went to a class but I go do go to the gym twice a week. Today I did 35 minutes on the incline setting on the treadmill going very briskly. Almost needed oxygen but this is my commitment. Most of us eventually do give in and do something about getting physically fit. The weight loss stops being a passive process after a while.

Awesome that you did 35 min!! ???????? thank you for sharing ????

I started Zumba before surgery but resumed classes about 8 weeks out.

I started at 6 weeks post op with a personal trainer and doing orange theory fitness classes those are pretty intense but as long as your doctor okays it and you go at your own pace you should be fine!

Awesome! Thank you! ???????? I can walk brisk pace 2 miles & have not had any physical issues otherwise (knock on wood ) lol ????????

I was taking aquafit classes for over a year prior to surgery. Surgery was really easy for me. I wanted to return to gym at my 2 week check up but my large incision wasn't healed enough. Once that one scabbed over at 3 weeks I was back in pool.

Awesome!!! Thank you ! Yes I had a easy go at surgery as well.... Just getting over being tired was my biggest issue the first few weeks. Now I am good to go though ????????

Started Zumba six weeks before surgery, resumed 7 weeks after surgery. Look on Groupon or Amazon local for deals, you can try all kinds of new things. I found the studio I've been at for 2 years that way.

I had surgery on 7/6/15 and I started aqua aerobics on 9/1/15, two days a week at a community college.

If you can find a Pound class in your area--they are amazing! It is super fun and a full body work out that can be adjusted to fit any fitness level. Plus you get to use weighted drumsticks and make lots of noise!