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When did you resume exercising?

TXbandit

By TXbandit, in Fitness & Exercise

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TXbandit    4

TXbandit
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I am at post-op day 8, and beginning to feel better. I went to the grocery store and made it almost to the end of my list before having to check out.:crutch:

I have been going to Curves 3x a week up until surgery...I'm thinking I can start back in a couple of days. I am curious as to when some of you went back to your routine?:bandit

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LOL . . . not EVERYONE had a routine pre-op. . . which is part of why I'm in this shape! I'm walking now . . . and next week going to start something . . . have to read my book as to what they want . . . I had surgery on the 3rd . . . came back to work on the 10th - and I'm feeling pretty good, so I would think if you take it easy . . . you should be just about good to go!

Chris

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TXbandit    4

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LOL . . . not EVERYONE had a routine pre-op. . . which is part of why I'm in this shape! I'm walking now . . . and next week going to start something . . . have to read my book as to what they want . . . I had surgery on the 3rd . . . came back to work on the 10th - and I'm feeling pretty good, so I would think if you take it easy . . . you should be just about good to go!

Chris

I always love your posts!! I am impressed you went back to work! I have off til Monday. I travel alot, and wonder about the airplane pressure, etc.....but I am local the rest of the month. Curves can be as easy or as hard as you want, so I will probably go back next week....

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christasha    0

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I'm glad I can amuse you :) That's always better than anoying people. I tried Curves several years ago . . . but my back won't take it (boo) . . . and now I've got a bad hip too . . . I wish I had a pool available (that didnt' cost a fortune to be in) . . . I am required to go to exercise classes once a month for a year as part of my post-op (organized through my doctor's office) . . . My first one will be the first Saturday in January . . . I figure if I'm out walking a lot before then, I should be able to learn from there and start something on my own. I have to do it for me . . . so I'm going to! Good luck!

Chris

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TXbandit    4

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I'm glad I can amuse you :scared: That's always better than anoying people. I tried Curves several years ago . . . but my back won't take it (boo) . . . and now I've got a bad hip too . . . I wish I had a pool available (that didnt' cost a fortune to be in) . . . I am required to go to exercise classes once a month for a year as part of my post-op (organized through my doctor's office) . . . My first one will be the first Saturday in January . . . I figure if I'm out walking a lot before then, I should be able to learn from there and start something on my own. I have to do it for me . . . so I'm going to! Good luck!

Chris

The pool is really the best....the Y has swimming classes. Speaking of annoying people, I did a good job of THAT in the "political" forum. Think I will steer clear of that one from now on. The senses of humor are much better out here!

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I started walking again the day after surgery. My doc wouldn't let me do more than that for 4 weeks--no lifting, no ab anything, and nothing more than walking, but on a treadmill was ok. I had about 2 weeks off then 1 week of light duty, due to the lifting requirements of my job. The main concern was any abdominal pulling that would affect the stitches on your stomach or your port.

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my post op didnt say anything about returning doing exercise. I waited until majority of pain was gone and i started a low impact cardio aerobics at home and i have no problem. but everyone is different you have to work and do things at your own pace. what ever makes you feel comfortable i guess.:whoo:

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