Question:
How soon after RNY did you start exercising- like training? TY

   — eem211 (posted on March 17, 2009)

March 17, 2009
Walking the next day. Serious training about 4 weeks, but take it careful and check with your doctors.
   — trible

March 17, 2009
I started walking those halls of the hospital the evening after having RNY. For the first week, was doing 1 mile everyday, and continued to work my way up, endurance and speed. By my one month check up I had strict instructions to up my cardio and get into strength training. Also to add whatever my heart desired for physical fitness. So I would say that if you are up to it, 4 weeks is about the "go get em" mark! Good luck!
   — skneminnee

March 18, 2009
I started walking that night as well...But I had open RNy and healing is much slower than laprascopic RNY...so that makes a huge difference....but I just did what I could until and worked my way to more rigorous training...I did most of my work outs in the water...I toned my entire body swimming laps and water aerobics...It took two years before my belly flap disappeared. And my muscles filled out some loose flapping sagging skin..I got "lucky" so I am told...I also worked really freaking hard to do it...
   — .Anita R.

March 18, 2009
I too began walking around the hospital hours after the surgery (I had the lap rny)...probably maybe 5 hours after the surgery ended? Almost immediately upon arriving in my regular room, I insisted on getting up and walking. All the talk of blood clots/etc had me scared and motivated! I've only really done walking, since. Actually, I overdid it a few times, and twice ended up tearing some internal sutures. Because of that, I STRONGLY suggest you be very clear on what your doctor recommends, and don't push yourself past where you are comfortable. I can assure you the torn sutures were very painful, and I ended up with massive bruising for some time. As far as "training" exercise, I assume you're speaking of far more intense activity than just walking. I would recommend telling your doctor exactly what you mean...let them know if you're talking about running, lifting weights, swimming, sit-ups, whatever. They would know better than anyone what is best for you and at what point in your recovery that it is appropriate. Good luck!
   — rachieo

March 19, 2009
Walking the same day, but exercising at the gym, 6-7 weeks post op as per my surgeon. Best bet is to check with your surgeon. You really need to give your body time to heal. Good luck!
   — gerrifei

March 19, 2009
Walking 2 hours after RNY. Going to the gym and doing aerobic type exercise about 10 days post op (no weights). Full workouts including weights at about 3 weeks. Swimming at 6 weeks, wanted to make sure that my incisions were completely healed first! I am 3 months post op and I go to the gym 3 days a week and ride my bike 8-20 miles 3 times a week.
   — brindledanes