Wondering about experiences with exercise post-surgery

[coolfatperson 3]

Hey y'all, my surgery is on November 30th. I used to be thinner than I am now (like... 130 lbs thinner lol) but I feel like when I was lighter, exercising wasn't so freaking HARD. I feel like even the smallest amount of exertion and I'm exhausted, and I hate that. I feel like all of my limbs are so heavy and I'm lugging my own body around???

Have y'all found that exercise is any easier post-surgery? I'm planning on starting off with simple walking until I'm cleared to swim, because I love being in the Water, and I want to introduce little fitness classes as well. Just wondering what the experiences have been!

[KimTriesRNY 1,853]

Absolutely it’s easier.

Ask anyone that has lost a significant amount of weight if they want to strap that weight on and just go about their daily business let alone go for a run or get on an elliptical or do a five mile hike.

Do not worry, once you start to lose weight you will notice everyday activities become easier, and it just slowly becomes easier to be active and exercise.

[Naughty Glitter Goddess 645]

I was having a terrible time with exercise tolerance before surgery. I'm almost 6 weeks post op now. I did some basic walking before surgery and was usually winded 10 min into my 30 min walk. It sucked. But, I got back into my walking within a couple of days post op and for me, my exercise tolerance was better within a week. 2 weeks post op I was back in the gym doing elliptical and treadmill, easily making it to 30-45 min. I'm currently doing short warm ups on cardio machines and focusing on weight training. My muscles feel tired after my workouts but I have a ton of energy. I feel like an entirely different person already - so much stronger.

[sandygs 18]

I envy those with this new found energy. That's the very reason I had the Sleeve almost 4 weeks ago, for my health. I was tired of being tired. But so far I haven't had any burst of energy, I'm still quite tired. I plan on returning to the gym soon, hopefully getting some type of exercise will help increase my energy level.

[Vizslamom 92]

I'm down 30 pounds between pre-op and 8/22 sleeve surgery. Walking has gotten much easier. No more daily Alleve for pain. 30 minute dog walk feels fine. I started daily light cardio DVDs.

Just start slowly and as you lose you will feel much better.