After the surgery did anyone take up bike riding?

I just got a new bike, and I was sooooo excited.  I'm so disappointed now because I have trouble getting started.  I can't seem to get the pedals around the first time.  I only can do it if I'm going down a hill.  I hope it gets better ---  maybe my legs will get stronger???
If you started riding a bike, would you let me know how it was for you at first?

 I rode a mountain bike in college but then...took a few years off.

Post-op, I first started on the recumbent bikes at the gym. Once I got to the point where my knees could handle more than a few minutes, I started using the upright stationary bikes, and eventually went on to start spin classes.

After 3-4 months, I bought a road bike, and I didnt have any issues getting started. 

One thought though (because I lived on a hill for a while and couldnt really jump on and start climbing) is maybe you need to put the bike into an easier gear before you get on. If you are on the hardest gear right now, that might be the issue (even I would have issues). What kind of bike are you on? 

This is my bike.  A Schwinn Cruiser.  Just got it today.  Didn't go so well.  I'm in 2nd gear.  

Keep at it... It gets easier!

Thank you!!  I went to you blog---you are an inspiration!!  I made it 23 minutes this morning, so it is better, and I know it will get even better.  I have trouble with my feet (one has no reflexes,and I am assuming the other one is just weak), but hopefully they will get better, too. 

Thanks again!!

Hi. I'm 3 months post op and try to walk but find it very difficult(i know this is an excuse) but it's boring. decided to get the bike out, cleam off the dust, and go for a ride. Well the first time tried to get on it and I have a little uphill driveway, Well when I got to the top I fell off the bike. Is my balance off from being heavy? I thought one never forgets how to ride. Now my husband is teasing me that I need training wheels again. I'm nervous to get back on without full body armour.