Working out....

jlaneokc · January 9, 2008

I am really wanting to do more than just walking/jogging I am almost 2 weeks post op and really wanting to get to the gym. I was curious how soon everybody was able to start working out.

LapBandit · January 10, 2008

Well, you need your surgeon's OK. But for me, I was given full physical clearance at one week. I was working out and lifting weights at one week post-op.

ebar822 · January 12, 2008

My doctor said that you need to wait 4-6 weeks post op. You have a lot of internal stitches and you can pull them or even worse if you lift anything more than 5-10 pounds. Just keep doing the walking/cardio until a few more weeks passes.

Kristin1031 · January 12, 2008

I was the same way, but please do not do it before you see your surgeon. It is so very important that you concentrate on healing, just because you think you feel good enough, you are NOT healed inside. It took along time for my insides to heal, and I am still experiencing tenderness at my port site after extreme workouts.

Be careful you need to take care of your new found friend!!! People who do not listen I believe will have more port issues than those who follow Dr's orders. I was 4 weeks post off before he would allow me back in the Water to do my aerobics classes.