when to start cardio after surgery

Hello all!

I am 10 days post op and am getting itchy to start higher impact activity. I want to purchasea treadmill and re-learn how to run,( I use to run 5 miles a day when I was the healthiest, and its my favorite form of activity).

When will I be able to do high intensity exercise?

Hello,

In my opinion allow yourself enough time to heal after surgery.Your doctor or nurse will show you basic physical therapy exercise you can start the day after your surgery to maintain your arm and upper mobility as you heal.

Thanks...

I started before the surgery.  lots of walking then started the couch 2 5k program.

Doc said as much as I could tolerate short of lifting weights.  Initial estimate for weight lifting was 6 weeks, but at my 1 month check up he cleared me for that too.

Just baby yourself a bit at first don't do anything that causes discomfort or could tug and pull on the surgery sites.