Hi everybody, I was just wondering how long after surgery were you able to start exercising besides walking? I know I won't be able to lift weights, but I would like to still use my elliptical and treadmill.

It was 4 weeks for me

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It was 4 weeks for me

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Thank you! I hope mine can be like 2 weeks since I just signed up for the gym

Depends on what your surgeon's plan says, not necessarily how good you feel. Your insides need time to heal.

Mu surgeon said somewhere like 2 or 3 weeks post op.

I started Water aerobics 2 weeks post op. Used tegaderm over incisions. It was easy. Not sweating out precious fluids and low impact.

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My Dr gave me approval for walking and stationary bike until next visit which is in 3 weeks.

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My doctor had me wait 3 weeks and to keep things easy.

The thing you want to watch out for is anything that will stress the abdomen (even if it's not an exercise that isolates on the abdomen). I don't use elliptical machines as my knees are pretty bad so not sure about those, but a treadmill can be just walking, and you can raise the incline 5 degrees or so for more difficulty without running....