How long post op should I wait to hit the gym? I'm not talking about heavy lifting, just basic stuff right now..

33 minutes ago, BigShow said:

How long post op should I wait to hit the gym? I'm not talking about heavy lifting, just basic stuff right now..

I was released to walk the day after surgery. Helps in the healing process. Call your surgeon's office. Ask when you will be release to exercise and weight lifting restrictions.

My group discourages us from doing any circuit training or weight lifting for six weeks. Things like ellipticals, tread mills, gentle swimming, and bikes, you could probably do around a month out. But the official word at my group is to walk the first six weeks. All the walking you want:) You can start an hour after surgery!

Best to ask your doc for your particular clearance. Happy Exercising!

Edited January 15, 20188 yr by Creekimp13

I started walking on a treadmill almost immediately after getting home from the hospital. I haven’t been cleared to do much more and won’t be until the 6 week appt.

45 minutes ago, jenn1 said:

I was released to walk the day after surgery. Helps in the healing process. Call your surgeon's office. Ask when you will be release to exercise and weight lifting restrictions.

Agreed...check with your doc. I was on a lifting restriction for the first 4-6 weeks.

Thanks all... Yes I will Check with Doctor.. (closed today for holiday)