Starting Cardio Workouts

Just wondering,

My surgeon suggested I not cardio exercise until I am at least 8 weeks out. I also had a hiatal hernia repair so I am not sure if this is why I have to wait 2 months.......feel Iike I am waiting for the gate on the race track to open :), I am anxious to start doing more than the treadmill....

How soon did you start cardio?

Walking on the treadmill is my cardio. I walk and do strength training and have lost 108 pounds. The key is to work at it as hard as you can. I walk 41/2 miles a day now.

I started walking about a month after my surgery.  I now do interval running/walking on the treadmill and I also use my resistant bands. I need to get into the gym and start lifting again.