Walking

[Em_Jay75 81]

...how often, and how far/long do I want to aim for right after surgery? (Surgery through the first 3 weeks)

[James Marusek 5,244]

According to my hospital discharge directions:

Walk 8-10 times daily for at least (a total of) 30 minutes (helps healing, nausea, gas, pain and to avoid constipation).

[Em_Jay75 81]

Thanks!!

[KimTriesRNY 1,853]

I was walking twice a day, slowly increasing my time up to 30 minutes twice daily by about two weeks post op. I would walk once in the morning and once in the early evening.

[Dr-Patient 830]

In addition to short walks on my block (into two near cul-de-sacs), etc., around the two-week mark, I went to big stores like Wal-Mart and Sam's (even Home Goods) etc., grabbed a cart for support, and walked the aisles...without buying anything. I felt that really helped me get my strength back, and also some easy exercise.

[Kat410 423]

After surgery you want to move as soon and as much as possible. I walked immediately after waking up and walked about every two hours afterwards for the first few days (since I was not sleeping through the nights I just got up and moved)

As you fully recover the more movement the better.

[Matt Z 4,139]

Get up every hour and walk around a bit, it adds up overall. Your goals should be to walk a little more than your last time, doesn't matter if that's 1 extra step, 1 extra second, or 1 extra foot. Just do what YOU can!

[Numbheart 108]

Yes, 30 minutes walk is fine according to my cousin who gave birth under CS.