Question:
When can I start exercising?

I had RNY in June, when can I start to exercise? Also what about amusement parks?    — * S. (posted on July 29, 2008)

July 29, 2008
I had RNY on 5/28 and started working out on treadmill and bike and light 5 pound weights for arms in 2 weeks from surgery. I felt awesome. I started with walking around the block the first week and went from there. However, everyone is different. Good Luck.
   — tayee24

July 29, 2008
You can start walking immediately. After a couple of weeks, depending on how you feel, you can do other things like bicyling, stairs, weight machines, etc. JUst remember to start slowly and ramp the workout up depending on how your body is feeling. By now you should easily be able to do at least 1/2 hour non-strenuous workouts.
   — cjjordan

July 29, 2008
I had surgery on 5-10-06, at age 59. I was walking within 2 days of surgery. Not far--just a couple of houses up the street and back. Worked up to farther distances over a couple of weeks, when I made it around the block, 1 1/4 miles. I'd wait for amusement park rides for 5-6 months to make sure your surgery is fully healed. But do some form of daily exercise, as it helps your metabolism, which in turn helps you to lose wt. DAVE
   — Dave Chambers

July 29, 2008
Always check with your dr. They will guide you.
   — eyenjeff

July 29, 2008
Start right now by doing just 5 minutes the first day and adding just a minute a day if that is all you can do.
   — William (Bill) wmil

July 30, 2008
My surgeon and his team require that you get in 60 minutes a day starting the day after surgery. It does not have to be all at once, but a total of 60 minutes, min. everyday...forever.
   — pathnb

July 30, 2008
I had my lap RNY on June 24th and was told I could go back to water aerobics as soon as my incisions were healed up, which was about 2 weeks. At 4 weeks out I started back at Curves, but not working hard, especially the ab machines. lisa
   — Lisa B.

July 30, 2008
My doctor said if it does not hurt then do it. I was taking water classes with in three weeks. Annette
   — Mrsjhupp