Exercise after PS

Just wanting to get some opinions/first hand knowledge.

If you exercised pretty regularly prior to your PS, how long until you felt strong and "back to normal" again with your exercise?

I realize that it is a slow process, starting with walking and working your way up but what was your time frame like?   I am having a BL and LBL on Tuesday.  Right now I feel like I am pretty active and strong (no super woman, though)- I do 3 miles, running approx 2/3 of the time, I LOVE spinning classes and other group classes.  

I was at spinning class this morning and I was just pondering how long until I was going to feel up to participating again.  I know that it's an individual thing, but wanted to know what other people's experiences have been.

I'm only 12 days out from TT and arms so I have only been walking.  Back at work FT with no problems.  I won't be getting stitches out of arms until 26th so I am not going to do anything until that office visit.  I feel great, though! 

I'm like you - at the gym 4-5 times a week.  Also outdoor cycling as weather permits.  With my LBL and also my revision (12/27) I was told four weeks post-op before exercise.  My PS wants my inside to heal as well as the outside incision.  I can't wait until next Tuesday when I am cleared to start again!  I do know that I will go slow and steady and listen to my body.  No spin classes for a while yet, just treadmill work and maybe a little spinning on my bike trainer at home.

If you have any questions - just ask  

Good luck with your BL and LBL!
Gracie150

Thanks for the well wishes.

Do you feel really weak, or do you think that being in shape really helped you recover well and feel strong following the surgery?

Thanks again! Good luck with your workouts!

 Thank you for all the wonderful advice.  

I am so glad that you are able to get back to the gym.  I never thought I would be a workout junkie.  I don't really consider myself that now, I take breaks when life gets too hectic- like over the holidays the last couple of months.  But now that I am working out again, it seems hard to imagine not having the energy and strength to do what I currently am!  

Anyway, it's all for the better good! I will take it easy and rest through my recovery.

Good luck and have fun with the workouts.

I am 8 weeks post LBL.  My surgeon allowed me to exercise after 4 weeks except for core - 10 to 12 weeks for core.

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