I am curious as to know when you started running after surgery? I am wanting to start training for a half marathon after surgery but wanted to know how long it took you to get exercising again?

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I was cleared for running at 60 days post-op. Up to that point I was only allowed to do "brisk walking".

I was cleared for running at 60 days post-op. Up to that point I was only allowed to do "brisk walking".

I love hiking...but running is where my heart is. Havent really done it in a while because of the weight. Im hoping that after surgery my doc will clear me after 6 weeks instead of 8. Strangely, it seems that every doc has different rules. For some its 4 weeks for cardio and then others its 8. Perhaps BMI and age play a factor as well.

I was cleared for anything 3 weeks after surgery. I started Water aerobics, walking, weight training, and zumba then. I didn't start running until much later. I was about 9 months out. A 72 year old lady in my zumba class ran a marathon. She had bariatric surgery 8 years ago. I decided that in 2016 I would run a half marathon. The first one I found was in November of 2016. I signed up and then started the couch to 5K app. I hated it at first. But, I had told everyone that I was going to run a half so I kept at it. About 5 months in, I actually started to enjoy it. I saw a half marathon that was offered in September for $1 so I signed up. I upped my training a bit and was able to run it. I was slow: 2:41:52. I did better on my 2nd one in November: 2:27:34. I will run my 3rd half marathon in 2 weeks. My husband and I try to run some sort of race every month. We do anywhere from a 5K to a half marathon. I eventually want to train for a marathon.

I'm going to be 12 days post op tomorrow and I'm starting....no crazy running though just jogging!

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I would love to be able to run. I have several herniated discs in my back tho and chronic pain. I want to be able to run at some point tho. Anyone have any experience with this? I've been giving myself time to lose enough weight that the pain lessens enough to work out. But im scared. I know it'll help me get my body together and my health but dammit exercise scares me right now. How did you guys start working out or pushing yourselves to work out? It's hard for me to make myself walk. I just don't want to fail at this and i feel like that's what's happening.

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Did you all like to run before surgery ?

I've always been envious of people who run..... I never got the hang of it !! Lol

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Did you all like to run before surgery ?

I've always been envious of people who run..... I never got the hang of it !! Lol

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I definitely wouldn't use the word "like" to describe my feelings for running. I did run pre-op. Quite a bit, in fact. Did many 5k races at various points. But I didn't start distance running until after I was sleeved and at goal. That's when I started training for my first half marathon. I still hate every single second of the actual running. I love the feeling when I'm done!

Hahaha

That's so funny ! So the end result keeps you motivated through the painful part lol !

I am going to make it a post op goal !

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I would love to be able to run. I have several herniated discs in my back tho and chronic pain. I want to be able to run at some point tho. Anyone have any experience with this? I've been giving myself time to lose enough weight that the pain lessens enough to work out. But im scared. I know it'll help me get my body together and my health but dammit exercise scares me right now. How did you guys start working out or pushing yourselves to work out? It's hard for me to make myself walk. I just don't want to fail at this and i feel like that's what's happening.

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I understand that fear ! I don't have injuries but I definitely am worried I won't push myself to workout the way I should

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I was cleared for anything 3 weeks after surgery. I started Water aerobics, walking, weight training, and zumba then. I didn't start running until much later. I was about 9 months out. A 72 year old lady in my zumba class ran a marathon. She had bariatric surgery 8 years ago. I decided that in 2016 I would run a half marathon. The first one I found was in November of 2016. I signed up and then started the couch to 5K app. I hated it at first. But, I had told everyone that I was going to run a half so I kept at it. About 5 months in, I actually started to enjoy it. I saw a half marathon that was offered in September for $1 so I signed up. I upped my training a bit and was able to run it. I was slow: 2:41:52. I did better on my 2nd one in November: 2:27:34. I will run my 3rd half marathon in 2 weeks. My husband and I try to run some sort of race every month. We do anywhere from a 5K to a half marathon. I eventually want to train for a marathon.

Good luck! That's so awesome! Thanks for the insight and inspiration!

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My doctor was conservative 60 days. One chance to heal. I ran before and again now. It sometimes feels close to flying LOL

Stella