Question:
How long after LAP RNY do you think I can join a health club?

I am going to ask my doctor but cannot get in touch with him. I really feel like I need to get out of this house!    — Lizette A. (posted on November 4, 2003)

November 4, 2003
My Dr said to get walking and excersizing at 2 weeks. So, I started on a treadmill. Joining a health club is great, what you need to find out is what excersize you can do and when.
   — M B.

November 4, 2003
At 2wks my Surgeon released me to join the gym. He said that is a perk of having Lap Surgery. I've had no problems.
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 4, 2003
My doctor told me I could join curves at 6 weeks Lap RNY Post op.
   — Shari M.

November 4, 2003
If you are ready for the gym, go for it. My surgeon and nutritionist really promote exercise. They wanted us walking 30 minutes a day in the hospital. I waited until 2 months for the gym, but only because I had had some complications and felt tired a lot. I have a friend who was back at the gym at less than 1 week post-op. We are both LAP RNY of course. If you had open, you may want to give yourself more time to heal.
   — mrsmyranow

November 4, 2003
Do check with your doc first, because, as you can tell, the advice on this one varies greatly. I had lap RNY, and my surgeon didn't want me to do any strenuous exercises until three months out so as not to risk a hernia. I was encouraged to walk a lot, but nothing to stress the abdominal muscles. I don't have any hernias, but whether I would have had I started gym exercise sooner no one will ever know.
   — Vespa R.

November 4, 2003
I started at the gym at 5 weeks post op after my Dr. gave the go ahead. Ab work was a little uncomfortable so I eased my way into that.
   — Fixnmyself