Finally Bit the Bullet...

and joined the gym.  I use to go about five years ago but that kinda fizzled out.  I am determined to make this surgery work for me so I joined the gym to get a head start on a exercise program.  Does anyone have any idea when the doctor says its okay to return to exercising after surgery?

They want you to start walking as soon as you can.  Get 30 mins a day at least.  As far as a workout goes, it depends on what you are doing.  I think they would suggest 4-6 weeks out.  YOu have to protect your incisions and your band.  I could be wrong.  Anybody else???

I think we're supposed to walk for the first eight weeks, then vary it.

I was told 6 weeks before much exercise.  The walking had to start  the day after surger and as many short walks as I could fit in...adding more time as I got strong every day.  The walking is all about thethreat of DVT...and it is really important.  Last year my husband, mother and father in law all had DVTs...and a 32 year old neighbor died of it, after a minor knee surgery...so walk walk walk!


oh...and I was about 4 weeks before I could drive. I mean I felt like it fine after a week or two...but the dr said all that turning the wheel and twising to look behind was a sure way to get adhesions.

Hi Cath!
Your little meeting cost me big bucks! LOL  I went right out and bought a Wii. Now I am on the hunt for the Fit!  It sure surprised my daughter. Boy will she be surprised when she has to ask me to use it!!!