I was banded a week ago and was wondering when it would be safe to start exercising. My doctor gave me a vague response like whenever you feel like you are ready. For the most part I am fine I just get these severe abdomenal pains and pain in my left shoulder about once a day which goes away with pain meds. I also am on a shake diet (5 per day for the first 2 weeks) but am only getting down about half of what is recommended. It's not that I get tight its just my body just really doesn't want anything more. Can I start exercising again? During preop i had bulit up to walking between 5-8 miles and run/walking about 3.5.

What has your experience been? What do you recommend? Thanks!!

I was banded a week ago and was wondering when it would be safe to start exercising. My doctor gave me a vague response like whenever you feel like you are ready.

What has your experience been? What do you recommend? Thanks!!

I was banded on 11/11/08 and just started my power walking on 11/28/08. Right after the surgery I went for small walks around the neighborhood and they wiped me out. But I really felt energized this past week and started on my home treadmill. I feel great. I would recommend taking it slow and exercising when you feel up to it.

I started walking the day of my surgery. Walked the halls at the hospital, Used the treadmill when I got home. Went back to Curves (slowly) on day ten. Yesterday I started back on the Smart Curves, but am still passing on the abdominal work. If I feel a pull or am sore, i stop.

I would think we're all different, so your docotr's right. whenever you feel like it.

I started walking about 2.5 weeks after surgery. I have walking tapes and am only up to a mile but I am still a bit sore from a hernia repair so I am trying to build up to it. Just take it slow and listen to your body.