Hey all!

I will be 2 weeks post-op tomorrow. I want to start going to the gym again, but I'm wondering if it's too much too soon? I know I still can't lift over 25 pounds for another week per my surgeon. I guess I just wanted some ideas on what exercises in the gym are safe or should I stick to walking?

SW: 386 CW: 333 H: 5'11

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My doctor's office gave me this advice for people with no complications or other major health problems:
0-3 weeks walking only
3-6 weeks walking, cardio, running
6+ weeks anything including weight lifting

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My doctor's office gave me this advice for people with no complications or other major health problems:
0-3 weeks walking only
3-6 weeks walking, cardio, running
6+ weeks anything including weight lifting

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Thank you!!

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Thank you!!

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I was told nothing over 10 lbs for 6 weeks. I had to cheat because my brat 25 lb dog can’t jump on my bed and demanded lifts several times a day from the night I was discharged. I did it carefully, lifted with my legs, etc. Started the gym last week at 5 weeks. Yes, it was early but I felt healed. I have to take my HIIT classes slowly because I eat so little my BP and blood sugar occasionally makes me dizzy. Until I’m over 1000 calories, I’m only doing the intervals twice a week.

You can 100% walk at a gym but that’s about it. I walk around 2-4 miles a day and did once I stopped pain meds and wasn’t worried I’d get lost.