I started walking right after I woke up and they gave me a goal of 10 minutes 4 to 6 times a day for the first month. After 1 month, he said I could do whatever cardio I want as long as I wasn't stretching too much and there was no pain. At 2 months out, I just got the go ahead to lift weights and stretch all I want! Each doctor is different but my said "listen to your body" whenever I asked.

I was only cleared for walking when I left hospital. At my 2 week checkup my doctor said I could begin to work out slowly, nothing like kickboxing but elliptical and treadmill were fine, and no heavy weight lifting. I do Zumba Gold which is a slower pace Zumba for now. My next check up will be in a week and I should be cleared to do what I want

Walking only until my 4 to 6 weeks check-up for the surgeon's advice then. Not counting the day of surgery, I am 5 days out. I can still feel an ache in my stomach so I wouldn't feel too comfortable doing more than my walks at this stage. I don't want to mess up anything. I do walk a lot throughout the day. I'm going back to work next week so I don't want it to be a shock to the system. I do have a sedentary job but I don't expect folks to know about my surgery. I want to have my best face forward and walking now helps.

My surgeon said that I couldn't do anything for exercise until I got her go ahead. I have my one week follow up tomorrow so I'm hoping to get her permission then.

I am also taking an extra week off of work because I am just too tired not to. I'm six days out from surgery.

My question is, when did everyone start working out after surgery? How much did you do? What kind of exercise did you do?

I am so anxious to get moving lol. I don't like to just sit all the time. Thanks all!

1) Walk immediately and continually. Keep increasing the effort.
2) Gym at 4 weeks using light weights for upper body. Nothing that affects the core (healing first).
3) Strength trainer at 3 months focusing on overall fitness - total body workouts; we need to strengthen everything.
4) Just started (8 months) changing workouts to develop muscle mass and strength.

I did not move from light weights to full training until my Dr. said it was safe. He was comfotable with me doing arm and leg workouts at one month but cautioned me to stop if there was any pain in my core. The consensus from my medical team was that starting weight training early helps form your new body as you lose weight. Building muscle burns more calories than fat alone and improves your proportions. The earlier you start the better. While a trainer is not required I do believe that using a qualified professional who understands your goals and needs increases the chances of success. I spoke with the staff at my gym, explained what I was looking for and they reccomended a woman who has been amazing. She has done wonders to help me do this right.

Hi all! I was cleared for walking immediately. I started walking that day and worked my way up. At 4 weeks post-op, my surgeon cleared me for light gym cardio. I wasn't cleared for full-on weights until 12 weeks post-op.

-sleeved 12/20/13, down 93lbs since surgery. I didn't join MFP right away

Walking is always recommended. I was up and walking as soon as possible. You feel better more normal.

i had surgery on june 13th. at my 1 week post op he told me to start walking 30 mins a day ( so i go to a gym and use the treadmill so i can track better) i am not supposed to do abs or weights/machines until 4 weeks. oh i also use the pool at the gym for resistance and laps.