When to start back at Curves?

My open RNY surgery on 5/27/03, and I'm anxious to start excercising again, but I don't want to "break" anything or hurt myself. I'll start slowly and I love to walk, but it's been really hot here, and walking in this heat wears me out! I have a membership on hold at Curves and I'm wondering when I should start it back up again. I'm thinking at 8 weeks post-op. Any suggestions?

Lori, I have a personal trainer who has worked with me for a year, shes handled lots of people whod had the surgery and she made me wait 8 weeks. I had my surgery may 12th and Im headed back to the gym Monday! Im excited because I only lost 11lbs this last month which was enough to make me cry..lol. I know its because I have NO metabolism and I dont get enough excersize. Im excited and I wish you the best.

Hi Lori: I am also a Curves member, soon to be 2 years in Sept. I had my RNY surgery the same day as you. My doc told me I could go back at 6 weeks. I am having my 6 weeks check up tomorrow and plan to return the next day if that still holds. I have been walking a hour each morning, but you are so right, even in Wis it is getting to hot and humid for that. I hope to start bike riding again as well. I am sure that since we are all different, you should ask your doc and follow his orders. but it will be sooooo good to get back to Curves and get some of these smaller but flabby areas into shape. How are you doing food wise? I am having problems with my evening meal and trying to eat meat--chicken esp, which I thought would be easier--I chew and chew but after only 4-5 bites I may upchuck. Any suggestions? EvieS