Exercise after Surgery

[Ninja6595 0]

Can anyone tell me when they started exercising after surgery and what you did? I saw on here that the doctors want you to walk immediately to help with the aftereffects of the surgery but was wondering when and what type of exercise others are doing and how soon after surgery?

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

8 minutes ago, Ninja6595 said:

Can anyone tell me when they started exercising after surgery and what you did? I saw on here that the doctors want you to walk immediately to help with the aftereffects of the surgery but was wondering when and what type of exercise others are doing and how soon after surgery?

Usually your doctor clears you for exercise in stages, first for light activity and then for full activity. They always say "If it hurts, stop!"

For the first couple of weeks, I walked on a treadmill. After that, I was cleared for extra cardio and weights.

[Matt Z 4,140]

22 minutes ago, Ninja6595 said:

Can anyone tell me when they started exercising after surgery and what you did? I saw on here that the doctors want you to walk immediately to help with the aftereffects of the surgery but was wondering when and what type of exercise others are doing and how soon after surgery?

Yes, walking starts almost as soon as you wake up from surgery. You'll be on some level of restriction for a while, I couldn't lift more than 10 lbs for 6 weeks. Afterwards I was cleared for certain levels of exercise, and then more shortly thereafter. It's subjective and personal based on a number of factors. But always listen to your doctors!

[MiltonP 121]

i started walking immediately after surgery, short walks tried pushing myself more and more each day, on my third day i got a dog which helped me to walk more, i was walking 5 km daily, 2 weeks post surgery i was cleared to do some light weights nothing that made me push or use my stomach, so i was doing my cardio and the weights

talk to your Dr. every single one has a different handbook.

im 6 month post op and im down 121 lbs im already below my goal so now im trying to lift more weights

[KCgirl061 1,533]

My focus is on cardio right now. I get on the treadmill and go high incline low speed to make sure I don’t hurt myself while I build up endurance.

[Ninja6595 0]

Thank you for responding. I'm working on walking at the moment.