When did you start working out after VSG

[shericrazylady 113]

Just curious I use to walk an hour everyday before surgery when should I start again I'm almost 2 weeks post op

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[Apple1 2,572]

I was walking 2 miles at 4 days post op. Walking is fine just listen to your body and don't over do it. Ask your doctor if you are unsure. I started a couch to 5 k running program at 5 weeks post-op.

i think most people are released for more strenuous exercise by 6-8 weeks.

[sylvia2017 166]

I'm 17 days out and I walk 1 mile a day. I'm using 2lb hand weights doing arm toning really want to get those bat wings toned as I lose. I do stretching and light cardio. There is an awesome bariatric chair exercise video on YouTube I love it.

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[jess9395 5,450]

Started walking regularly at about 4 days, was up to a couple miles by two weeks and started couch to 5k at four weeks.

[shericrazylady 113]

Thanks everyone x

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[GrrlAnn 177]

0-2 weeks walking
3-6 weeks cardio
6+ anything including weight lifting and core exercises

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[SouthJerseySleever 34]

With my Dr's blessing I went back to Crossfit at 2w5d after my surgery. I'm almost 8 weeks post now and I'm still not lifting heavy (nothing over 100 lbs), but I'm getting in a good workout anyway.

[Missy161 395]

My doctor gave me the go ahead to work out without restriction at 3 weeks post op because I am doing so well with recovery. That's this Thursday.
I would definitely check with your Doctor though because every surgery/patient is different.

[KateBruin 344]

With my Dr's blessing I went back to Crossfit at 2w5d after my surgery. I'm almost 8 weeks post now and I'm still not lifting heavy (nothing over 100 lbs), but I'm getting in a good workout anyway.

Did you do crossfit before your surgery? I do a really intense HIIT workout and I'm anxious and depressed thinking about not going for 6 weeks. I'm hoping once I have the surgery (July 31) and my incisions heal I'll get the okay because I was doing it before. They're my community much like I hear crossfit is.