Bikram Yoga

ALighterMe 1.
on 4/12/17 12:10 pm

How how will I have to wait post op to start Bikram Yoga to tone while losing weight? I am scheduled for DS surgery in June

Gwen M.
on 4/13/17 1:31 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

I wasn't allowed to do anything other than walk for the first 6 weeks post-op. After that, I was allowed to ease into anything I wanted to do. It'll be important to listen to your body and stop if you need to, I'd definitely recommend informing your instructor that you've had surgery and may need to child's pose more than normal in the beginning.

All that said - ask your surgeon for their specific requirements.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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Knitter215
on 4/20/17 5:21 am
VSG on 08/23/16

Talk to your team. My doc cleared me for anything 2 weeks post surgery. I was cleared to do cardio (walking/jogging) immediately after surgery. The key was to listen to how my body responded. I was in the gym 5 days after surgery on a recumbent bike for an hour while watching Breaking Bad (it was how I got myself on the bike - that was my treat). But I was very active prior to surgery, which made a difference for me. Check with your doc. S/he may have his/her own timetable for you.

Keep on losing!

Diana

HW 271.5 (April 2016) SW 246.9 (8/23/16) CW 158 (5/2/18)

MarinaGirl
on 4/29/17 11:49 am

I love Bikram Yoga! I'm not quite 3 weeks post-op and haven't been cleared for it until 4 weeks. For now, I'm working on determining how to get enough fluids so I don't get dehydrated as I will need to be extra vigilant about hydration once I'm back in the hot studio.

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