Walking on treadmill

[arringtonc49 188]

I am 2 days post - op.

I was told to do a lot of walking.

Can I walk on treadmill at gym to

Get some walking in since it is cold outside.

[JRD1951 6]

I am 2 days post - op.
I was told to do a lot of walking.
Can I walk on treadmill at gym to
Get some walking in since it is cold outside.

[JRD1951 6]

I think they mean to walk a lot around the house. This is MAJOR surgery and you need to rest

[RoachBug 233]

Take it easy on yourself and listen to what your body is telling you, as far as exertion. You will be in the healing phase for some time. That being said, I would think that any form of walking would do. I was back at the gym myself about a week post op (treadmill and bike only). If unsure, give your surgeons office a call and ask them.

[arringtonc49 188]

Thanks everyone for the good advice.

[nataliegianna 6]

I wouldn't do the treadmill, I'm
One month out and just got on the treadmill. I did laps around the living room and kitchen with my binder on(I had a drain) the first week, week two I walked outside. Pace yourself ! Slow
And steady wins the race

[goldenbarbie 329]

Omg it's way to early I'm sure your surgeon meant around the house. You just had surgery becareful, don't try to rush. Let your body heal and rest up. Walk when you are ready

[erica_ozzy73 241]

Yeah I was walking as soon as I got home.. you do what feels comfy for u. Just don't go doing too much

[kokofamfour 42]

I was told no treadmill right after surgery because of the unsteadiness/drain etc from surgery

[MsShortyDee 160]

i didn't do the treadmill until 6 weeks post op. i did fine. just walk around the house. let your body heal first.

[clc9 644]

Of course you can walk on the treadmill. Just keep it slow and flat for a while. You may not get very far so close to surgery because it's tiring, but walking is good. I have a big dog, so no walking break for me. Day 3 we were walking a mile outside. A few weeks in and it's a few miles. Listen to your body and you'll be fine.

[Star brite 6]

I just had my surgery 7 days today. And I was so it was too soon for a treadmill. To walk outside

[Star brite 6]

Our stomach is still healing it is too soon to put stress on your stress pouch

[Star brite 6]

I went and bought a treadmill and a bicycle for my gym at home. My surgeon told me to wait until I see him. Before I use my equipment we have to be cleared for equipment before we use it. Consult your surgeon first. The last thing you want is a leakage. And trust me I know at least four people have had that and ended up in the hospital for weeks. They had to have it redone ,the pouch. I'm in South Florida I had my done at JFK Medical Center. It's very popular and there is always a full office a lot of people is having this done. I had a gastric sleeve surgery

[Sullie06 1,043]

My doctor wanted me to start walking for exercise at my 2 week appointment. I started walking outside and moved onto the treadmill by 4 weeks. I now try and walk at least 2 miles a day but sometimes life gets in the way.