Running/exercise again?

[Suzanne A 5]

Hello. So happy you are all here!! I was just sleeved (revision from Lap Band) less than 1 week ago (3/15/18). In December 2016 I had hip replacement surgery. I am a runner and this put me out of commission and thus weight gain (40 lbs since then). With my new "bionic" hip I am ok to run again (Dr. not super happy....but I am). Now with this new surgery, when can I get back to running again? or truly any type of exercise for that matter?

I realize that the sleeve is a tool and so want to incorporate my running with it for maximum results.

Thank you in advance for any replies and/or suggestions!

[Sleeved36 356]

I think the timeline for returning to exercise is individual. There is a huge difference in age and health status in this group, all sleevers are in a slightly different boat.

That being said, don't mess up your new joint (Or any of your originals) with too much running. Maybe try a little biking/hiking/swimming too?

Not trying to start a fiery debate about running. It can be a part of a healthy lifestyle, but it is also tough on your knees/hips.

[Healthy_life2 8,319]

Your Dr. Will release you for exercise. Walking first to heal from surgery

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[Lannie 135]

My doctor released me to swim at 3 weeks - once the incisions had healed. It was at 6 weeks that I was cleared for all other activities including running.

Although I didn't really feel like doing much until 3 months post op due to the low energy / low calories. I had enough energy to get through the work day but nothing else.

At 9 months back to my triathlon training - stronger than ever.

[logicwand 269]

1 hour ago, Lannie said:

My doctor released me to swim at 3 weeks - once the incisions had healed. It was at 6 weeks that I was cleared for all other activities including running.

Although I didn't really feel like doing much until 3 months post op due to the low energy / low calories. I had enough energy to get through the work day but nothing else.

At 9 months back to my triathlon training - stronger than ever.

I was wondering about this! I would like to start exercising more but I just don't have much energy. I am 3 weeks post op. I'm looking forward to that increase in energy that everyone seems to enjoy post sleeve, but I think I'm just still in that recovery phase I guess. All I have energy for is my work day too! LOL

So glad to hear that you are back to your triathlon training...that is amazing!!! This is very inspiring.

[jordsss 4]

i do kickboxing and my surgeon made me wait 2 months before i could go back. he encouraged walking and light weight lifting because kickboxing is too intense of cardio. good luck

[sandra305 54]

On 3/22/2018 at 1:38 AM, jordsss said:

i do kickboxing and my surgeon made me wait 2 months before i could go back. he encouraged walking and light weight lifting because kickboxing is too intense of cardio. good luck

Did your weight loss slow down after getting into kickboxing again?

[Losebig 508]

My instructions were exercise as you get more comfortable. I walked a lot and hiked the first few weeks. I think it was probably week 6 when i got into more intense stuff (once the lifting restriction was lifted) - then I jumped right in.

[TakingABreak 2,733]

Has anyone noticed that their resting heart rate after surgery is a lot less? Also, it takes some serious cardio exercise for my heart rate to increase for optimal impact.

[aNYCdb 310]

I think the primary doctor concern post surgery is incision site damage and potenial hernia. Doctor gave me clearance to go back to non-weight lifting exercise at my first post op appointment (12 days out) and I've been back to hitting the cardio pretty hard since then (with no ill effects).

I would say if you feel up to running, try it and stop if you have any discomfort. Of course also check with your health care professional.