I was cleared to exercise at 6 weeks and started a Bariatric wellness program at a gym. I spoke with the office and don’t have any restrictions but when I asked about skiing she said to be careful. Six weeks is just a number and I need to listen to my body. She didn’t say no but a little vague. I didn’t ski that weekend but now I’m a little nervous doing crunches at the gym or too hard a workout. I feel good and doesn’t even feel like I had surgery. Curious how other people started working out and did you have any restrictions. I’m 7 weeks now. Thanks!

I just had my 2 week post op with my doctor and she cleared me to start exercising. In fact she was adamant I start sweating and not just by walking. I have no weight restrictions, she just told me to listen to my body and if it starts to hurt to stop. (Don’t try to do 50 lbs bicep curls [emoji1]). I’m still going to start a little slow because my incisions aren’t completely healed shut yet and I don’t want open them up. I was surprised because I thought I would have to wait 6 weeks but she said there was no reason to as long I used common sense.

I’m almost 8 weeks out and have been going to the gym every other day for about 4 weeks. If you were cleared, with no restrictions, then my thought is just listen to your body - if it’s uncomfortable or any pain, stop it for awhile. I have had good days and some not as good... those days I take it light. I think skiing can be intense but it doesn’t have to be.. so take it easy until you know how it feels? Don’t know if that helps at all, but best of luck.

I started walking day after surgery and kept adding to the distance and time as I got further out from surgery. I was walking 2 miles a day about 2 weeks out. Now I'm 8 weeks out and using a stationary bike and Jillian Michaels DVDs. I notice fatigue pretty quick on the ab portions of the DVDs but it's nothing awful.

I was cleared to exercise at 6 weeks and started a Bariatric wellness program at a gym. I spoke with the office and don’t have any restrictions but when I asked about skiing she said to be careful. Six weeks is just a number and I need to listen to my body. She didn’t say no but a little vague. I didn’t ski that weekend but now I’m a little nervous doing crunches at the gym or too hard a workout. I feel good and doesn’t even feel like I had surgery. Curious how other people started working out and did you have any restrictions. I’m 7 weeks now. Thanks!

I was a good 8 weeks before I could do crunches, now I am 10 weeks out and doing some hardcore workouts with a gym...I tried to do crunches at 6/7 weeks but was still getting pain in a few of the incisions. Pay attention to your body!