I'm not sure how soon I have to wait to start exercising after surgery I've tried just walking but I feel like there is something heavy pressing on my chest... anyone else with the problem? any advice?

You should walk right away. It lowers your chance of getting blood clots! I was cleared to go back to the gym at 2 weeks but had lifting restrictions for the first two months that precluded doing a lot of ab and core work.

Thanks! I've been walking I just can't do alot because of the chest pain went to the doctor today she said might be exercise induced asthma and to call her if it's not better in a week.

Walking after surgery is important for blood clot prevention - like Mac says. And also, if you do have aches and niggles like minor back pain, staying active and limber will minimise it. Its good for your outlook and state of mind and if you suffer badly from gas it will help greatly.

They probably will have made you walk a bit in the hospital, at home, just go out short distances several times a day. I found the day after surgery I was fine to amble 3kms or so. Just dont push hard for a week or two.

I started walking the day of surgery and it has really helped with minimizing pain and helping the healing process. I went to the grocery store the day after surgery and back to work the 2 days post op. I walk my dogs every night for thirty minutes it really does feel great. I know when I reached my limit thought because I feel a heaviness in my stomach. Good luck!