Walking after Surgery

[Tinman0034 0]

Hey folks, I'm now 10 days post op and was wondering if walking a mile a day is still too much to try at this stage. I'm feeling up to it, but don't want to push it.

[Officially Not Fatty Matty 459]

You should be fine just have a way to bail and get back home should you feel too tired / sore to continue.. I think I did a mile with all the laps I did in the hospital the day after :)

[BigSue 1,322]

Did your surgeon give you any guidance on this? Most surgeons encourage plenty of walking and a mile should be fine if you're up to it.

[Bulabula 58]

I’m10 days post op DS and walked two miles yesterday. It felt great! As long as you’re not straining or need a change ofclothes to exercise, walking is usually encouraged. But check with your drs.

[Tinman0034 0]

thanks

[MistySkye 181]

…I walked 5 miles 13 days post-op.

[Creekimp13 5,838]

I literally walked over a mile in the halls of the hospital within 6 hours of my surgery. I was wearing my fitbit and this is an accurate number. Nurses were totally ok with it. They told me to take it slow and rest when I needed to...and I did. My bestie came to the hospital and walked with me and we talked, time got away from us as it always does...and before I realized it, I realized I'd walked a mile. I had an exceptionally easy time after surgery compared to most people. Very little pain. Zero nausea. Woke up ready to sip sip sip and go for a walk.

[Creekimp13 5,838]

I think it should be noted that a mile could be a lot different for someone who is 250 pounds overweight vs someone 80 pounds overweight. Age, comorbidities, fitness before surgery would all figure in. Best person to ask is your doc:) Best wishes!

[SunnyinSC 137]

I've been encouraged by doctors and all to walk as much as I want, provided I am not exhausting myself and straining my body. They also wanted to make sure that I kept on top of my Water intake if I was walking a lot so as not to dehydrate myself. I didn't have anything to count my steps, but like many others here, I would bet I walked over a mile the day of and day after surgery while in the hospital (maybe not all in one go though). Lots of laps trying to get those gas bubbles out.

[Lisa LoVuolo 63]

I walk 5-10 miles a day

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