Post-op walking

Hey All,
I'm brand new to this site and just had my surgery 5 days ago.  Everything I'm reading says walking is important in the beginning stages.  How much walking am I supposed to do?  Is it too much if I walk at the mall for 30 minutes?  Should I just walk around the house?  Any advice would be helpful.

 At five days out, I would think that it's really up to you.  Just do what is comfortable at this point while you're healing.  After a few weeks, gradually add a little bit of time, distance or intensity to your walks.  Consistency + progression = fitness.  

Congrats on your new band, and best wishes for your journey to better health and fitness!

Tami

I went to the mall and was there for a good couple hrs about a week after surgery .  I just kept walking and when I got tired I would sit down and rest .

You can never do to much walking.  It helps with the gas and exercise helps you to heal faster :o)

When you become tired or a litte sore just sit down and rest .  I walked so much after surgery I think that is one of the reasons why I didnt get no gas pains I hardly ever sat down after my surgery .

Just walking does niot hurt anything internally. Sso how much depends on what you feel up to doing.  good luck. 

I am at seven weeks since surgery.  I went to the gym too soon and tried to do crunches and ended up with a lot of pai that is finally getting better.  So, walking is best for awhile.

Thanks everybody! 

At 5 days post op, I was walking 30 - 45 minutes per day outside (in the AZ heat of June).

I was allowed to walk as much as I felt able, and to work out on cardio equipment --- no weight lifting until about 6 - 8 weeks post op.

I also tried to convince my husband and I could not do housework or laundry for 6 months post-op -- but he didnt' buy it!!   LOL