How soon for exercise?

[jaxx]

I want to start exercising at the gym (it's raining too much here for a walk) but my practice nurse has said I shouldn't really until 6 months after surgery. I asked her even just for a few minutes and she said the temptation to do more would probably be too much. I also want to go swimming as well.

How long after surgery did you wait until you started exercising?

 

[Katastrophe]

I think she probably meant 6 weeks not 6 months lol.

Haven't had mine yet but i know thats the norm

 

[fatbutnot4eva]

Hi
I was told 6 - 8 weeks but could swim or go on treadmill walking after 3 - 4 but I only like crosstrainer and more strenuous excercises so am gonna wit till 8 weeks and I wont swim till I'm thin !!!

 

[Mixman]

As above. 6-8 weeks but nothing strenuous. They try and get you up and walking ASAP

 

[Sambucca]

Yes I began gentle exercise at about 5/6 weeks post op. Just take it easy to begin with, keep hydrated and stay away from anything that will put too much strain on your tum (eg sit ups) until you are at least 3 months.

Swimming is good gentle exercise once your wounds have healed.