6 days post op

I had surgery last Thursday. Just wondering how soon I can start with light weights for arms? I sent an email to my physiologist but no reply yet.

I know you want to go go go...But you need to follow the doctor's orders (sip, walk, sleep).  It allows your body to heal.  It also prevents any tears that could occur while doing hard exercise.  What my doctor recommended was elastic bands.  Just very very light movement.  You can look on Youtube and see all the different exercise programs on there.  You can buy them online or at most sporting good stores.  This is what you should be using till your doctor has given you the OK to start exercising harder.  Brian  PS Below is just an example...Again you can find them anywhere.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ICQ36UY/ref=s9_simh_hd_ bw_bEIYd_p200_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandis ed-search-3&pf_rd_r=AK30B2XGX3N710XTTBBX&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p =113c7849-3d5a-5bd0-9eba-4b293ee58910&pf_rd_i=3407931

Here is an example of a simple workout from Youtube...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIKrcoO86h4

Six weeks.  You should only be walking for the first six weeks post-op.  

I agree with the above posts.  WAIT!  There's no sense in going 100mph right out of the gate before you're cleared to do so!  You would only be doing more potential harm than good.  Rest and recover, allow the surgery to work for YOU, then start adding in the extra oomph!  I waited a solid year before doing any type of resistance training (I'm a national level bodybuilder).  I allowed the diet to do its thing first for 12 months, focused on cleaning up my nutrition and dieting properly, then I started resistance training to add back muscle.  I may not agree this is optimal for most people, but it worked for me. 

One thing I preach is getting the MOST out of the LEAST.  While it may seem advantageous to just GO GO GO, you must remember your body will always reach homeostasis in any given cir****tances.  You were holding steady at X amount of calories for your life, and now that is going to be drastically reduced!  Allow time to let the body heal and become accustomed to the new you.  Once you begin to plateau, or reach homeostasis in the body, you can begin to slowly add on extra things, like cardio, workouts, etc.  But certainly don't overdo it right out of the gate as this could ultimately lead to a greater risk of injury or complications!

Best of luck!!