Question:
I just had a lap band on the 29th. When is it ok to exercise?

   — lizzy_leopard (posted on May 30, 2007)

May 30, 2007
What did your Doc say? You should be doing a little walking each day - but I think there is no heavy lifting until your sites are healed. Carlotta
   — CDJ

May 30, 2007
What did your Doc say? You should be doing a little walking each day - but I think there is no heavy lifting until your sites are healed. Carlotta
   — CDJ

May 30, 2007
I had mine done on 4/30/07 and my DR. told me only walking is allowed right now,NO BENDING, NO LIFTING, NO TWISTING just walking. Your body needs toheal first because excercise could cause slipping or tearing Please becareful and patient Joanneg
   — Joanne G.

May 30, 2007
I had lapband 2/13/07. My doctor wanted me walking for short periods of time several times a day for the first week, then I could increase the length of time and intensity as tolerated, but I couldn't lift more than 10 lbs for 6 weeks.
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 30, 2007
Only YOUR doctor can answer this question. Everyone is different and you don't want complications.
   — WilsonCrimson

May 31, 2007
Hi Elizabeth. I agree that you might want to ask your doctor, but if you feel like you can go for a walk, they have you walking in the hospital, so you can walk at home. Walking is great for circulation, to prevent blood clots and to get started, so if you feel up to it, get out there on this beautiful day and walk. Since you had surgery just a few days ago, I would take a buddy or cell phone though, and make it a short walk. You can always walk twice around the same block instead of a mile away from your hub (your home). You want to be able to get help or sit if you get winded, but exercise is good for recovery, unless your doctor says otherwise, get out there and get busy, you have weight just aching to come off, work it girl! Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

June 3, 2007
My doctor said I could ride a stationary excercise bike 7 days after sugery if I feel up to it. But, I've heard a month for any excercise that is not light. Best thing to do is call the dr.
   — CElizabeth