Almost 1 week post op!

[lala1234 4]

Hi everyone, im new and just had my sleeve done August 17,2016. Just some questions when you all started exercising what did you start with and then gradually do? Also I'm having a hard time with fluids but every day is getting better im just ready for something solid!!

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[trekker954 421]

I had my 2 week post op visit and was told absolutely no exercise until week six. Until then and encouraged is walking, walking, walking. While here in South Florida that is near impossible, its so blazing hot. So I head to the mall now and walk there.

Fluid intake is difficult in the beginning. Wait until you move to soft foods. With the 30/30 rule, I'm finding it even more difficult to get the Protein and the fluids in. Everyday I wake up earlier so I can start earlier but it is hard

[cindyw41 761]

Walking only for 6 weeks or until your dr allows you(My wait was 8 weeks). Walk a little longer/further each day. Then it was a gradual increase of running and weight lifting.

If you have a Planet Fitness near you, you can get a membership for $10 a month and they have free personal trainers.

Are you eating yogurt, s/f Jello, s/f pudding, s/f Popsicles? They all count toward your Fluid intake and was allowed on my 2 week liquid post op diet

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[heidikat72 935]

I was about 5 or 6 days post op before I turned the corner and could get fluids in more easily. Just keep at it with the sipping - seriously, the first couple days home i would start sipping at 6 am and not stop until midnight and still only get about 44oz in. Then one morning the sips went down MUCH easier.

Most programs don't want you doing any core exercise until 6 weeks out so you can heal. However, you can walk walk walk starting immediately. Just try to walk a little further/longer each time. At 6 weeks I added in some resistance band work and more intense exercise DVD's.

[lala1234 4]

Thank you all!!! They told me to only do liquids and broth so far! But I have my first appointment tomorrow so fingers crossed for good knews!

Edited August 23, 2016 by lala1234

[Taylor C 15]

I'm at my 2 week mark tomorrow and my dr. Told me to walk but keep it easy. I'm not sure about others, but I lose energy pretty quickly and can't walk for too long yet. I'd say if your dr. clears it and you're comfortable with it, go for it. Just take it slow so you can figure out how your body will react

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