Exercise Before Surgery

[Ms Nothing 0]

My VSG is tentatively set for the end of August. Did anyone begin exercising before surgery? Did it make recovery easier? I want to do what I can to diminish my recovery time and pain.

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[Matt Z 4,140]

3 minutes ago, Ms Nothing said:

My VSG is tentatively set for the end of August. Did anyone begin exercising before surgery? Did it make recovery easier? I want to do what I can to diminish my recovery time and pain.

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Starting the habit sooner than later is going to make everything easier in the long run. Having a stronger heart and more efficiently running "system" will help, how much, that's going to be on a case by case basis, but it certainly wouldn't make things worse!

[Creekimp13 5,841]

I started a walking habit with a pedometer (Fitbit) six months before my surgery. It was the smartest thing I ever did. Walking has been a huge part of my weight loss and improved fitness.

[Bryn910 519]

Working out before surgery is just as vital as before. And increasing core strength will help to diminish back/abdominal pain after surgery because you will be compensating so much with your back. I regret not not doing it in my workout routine prior to surgery

[Mhy12784 423]

Working out before surgery is a great idea however I would use caution depending on how obese and out of shape you are.

If you're on the high end of obesity or in terrible shape I would probably just do anything to be active and be content with that.

If you're in decent shape and on the lower bmi I think you can push it a little harder, considering you have a solid 2 plus weeks of rest coming your way.

I definitely pushed it quite a bit, and even spent like 3 hours in the gym the day before my surgery.

[nicolebklyn 13]

I worked out with some form of cardio 6 days a week for 3 weeks before surgery- and I think it really helped- my body was ready to move so even the night after surgery I was up and walking around the hospital for long periods. I’m 5 days out and walking is still super helpful with digestion.