Exersize..When?

I am up and around just fine. Still feel like I did 3 rounds with Dey la Hoya. I know I need to hydrate to keep from having saggy skin. Here is my question. Being that I was an athlete and have a mesomorph body type (that's a 50 cent word for overweight but muscular), I am wondering when I can start exersizing. I don't think I will have the sagging skin issues other body types might. I am still quite solidly built and very muscular. My wife says " you not doughy at all honey". Prior to WLS, I couldn't walk very far without back spasms. I used to cycle alot a few years back and love to ride my bike but for now, while waiting on my house to finish being built, I can't heave my bike up and down the stairs of my townhouse. Any suggestions other than walking? Peace Bretheren T Bone

T-bone, Some of the local gym-jocks will have more specifics, but- Most Docs recommend 6 weeks before ANY lifting, And I'd give it a while yet for most exercise. Walking right now is the best and important to Prevent any blood clotting, help peristalsis (53 cent word for gut motion) Pass the gas, and get to feeling less aches sooner. Don't "push the River" with exercise just yet. Get past these first weeks of feeling "hit by the bus" And if you can keep from going stir crazy, There'll be plenty of time to workout just around the corner. Keep sipping tha****er and walking all you can. Best Wishes- Dx

Hi T Bone, start in the pool once your stitches are healed. Depending on how good a swimmer you are, you can walk against the resistance or use the water for isometric exercise. I would do this for a week or two before hitting the weights. The more you can stay in the pool the more you can help the muscles in the back strengthen during those exercises. Simply treat the water resistance as if it was a bowflex. You won't feel as tired and won't have the same level of muscle soreness as you get started. The pool will help build back enough strength so that you can move into the walking and weight lifting, bike, etc with a lot less pain. Essentially, you take a couple of weeks to warm up and build up the muscles. Hope this helps. Greg

You sound like me. I was doing ten hours a week of exercise pre-op. My doc was overconfident in his ability as a lap surgeon. He said "anything after two weeks." So, ask your doc. I still remember going running with the boys two weeks out.