Hi all,

I am now two weeks out of surgery and itching to go back to the gym.

While I know I can't go back until my Doctor's permission, I would love to hear from you about any recommended workout routines to "get back into it" and ease back lightly before going back to my regular work outs.

Thank you!

First, you have to realize that everyone heals differently. I had NO pain after my surgery and healed pretty quickly. Also, just because you feel healed, doesn't mean your insides are. My recommendation would be to start with walking, as far as you can, as often as you can. My dr. cleared me at 5 weeks to go back to the gym but to make sure I listened to my body. I am 8 weeks out and feel like I am now at about 90% recovery. I get tired a lot more easily which is understandable considering what my body has been put through. Some people bounce back right away, some it takes months. Your body has to adjust to the new calorie restriction and has to learn to regulate itself - it takes some time. Good luck!

Understood and agreed however as mentioned i am hoping to get some good workout routines from other sleevers to help ease back into the workout mode when ready. No one can expect to exercise the same way that we did before the sleeve - because of the surgery but also because it has been some time since we have worked out (and perhaps others not at all).

I am hoping for some light exercises etc or workout routines that people used when they were allowed to go back to the gym . Walking i have been doing since day one however walking does not a workout make

In any case, if anyone has some good workouts to share I (and i'm sure others) would be very welcome to receive!

I'm 14 months out, but when I first had surgery I walked on the treadmill for 30 at and incline of 3, and did the bike for 30. My very first day in the gym was 4 days after surgery. No weights just light/slow cardio. From there I started branching out into weight training and cycle (spin class) or Zumba. Anything to get the body moving

I have a stretchy resistance band that I use instead of weights. I'm a week out and still in the "no lifting 15lbs" zone per my doctor. I like the light resistance the band gives me. I get a great workout in my arms.

14 hours ago, katieroybal said:

I have a stretchy resistance band that I use instead of weights. I'm a week out and still in the "no lifting 15lbs" zone per my doctor. I like the light resistance the band gives me. I get a great workout in my arms.

Thank you! great advice - this is exactly what i was hoping for!

All the best!