Question:
when is it safe to start doing lite exerciseing?

I'm 1 week post-op lap RNY and feel just fine other than fighting being head hungry! but I want to lose as much weight as I can fast.    — Stacy R. (posted on July 17, 2003)

July 17, 2003
You can start walking now :-) It's good for you! and low impact.
   — M B.

July 17, 2003
Right after my surgery, my Dr. told me that after two weeks I could start walking...no lifting..just walking. I walked a mile everyday. Today is my one month anniversary and my Doctor told me that I can start working out (doing cardio and resistance training). So, I joined Curves! WooHoo! Just remember to take it easy - you're still healing >^,,^< (Good Luck to you!!)
   — Kim W.

July 17, 2003
You should already be walking. Anything else, your doctor will let you know when.
   — Delores S.

July 17, 2003
Stacy, like previous said, you should be walking already, not for exercise but for prevention issues like blood clots or pneumonia. But exercise wise, I'd wait a few weeks. Let yourself rest fully, you'll be fatigued I'm sure. As for lifting and strenuous exercise like running- ask your doctor, but you should wait atleast a month. Good for you for wanting to get the ball rolling- you'll do great! Oh, and that head hunger will most likely go away real soon- before you know it you'll have to force yourself to eat! Could you have ever imagined that? It may be head hunger somewhat as well- are you watching alot of TV? (those food commercials killed me! lol) Goodluck to you :-)
   — Lezlie Y.

July 17, 2003
Check with your doctor! They are all different. I was allowed to walk, but just to keep the blood moving, until 8 weeks and then I could go to the gym.
   — Carol S.