Question:
Anyone know how long until I can return to Curves after my RNY - lap?
As I did the circut today I tried to figure out which ones would pull on my stomach. My surgery is next week and I just wondered how long I would have to stay away. — Gail L. (posted on August 23, 2003)
August 23, 2003
Just a guess, but I would think at least 6 weeks. Walking would be Ok, as
soon as you are released from hospital, but trust me....You won't feel up
to that type exercise for at least a month. Your body will be in recovery
mode! lol You will be able to return once your strength does. Believe
me..take advantage of your 1st month to recoup and try and get all your
vits/protein/water in, that will keep you busy for the 1st month alone.
Time will fly by and you will be hard at it again in no time. I walked a
mile a day 7 days a week as soon as I returned home/increased to 2 miles a
day by 3rd week. Now, I walk/jog/bike 5-8 miles a day and swim/water
aerobics 3-5 days a week. Kick boxing will be added during the winter
months. Lap Rny...2/11/03... -90
250/160/140Congratulations on upcoming surgery and Good Luck!
— Hazel S.
August 23, 2003
My doc let me go back at 4 weeks, I was open, he said just dont do any
heavy abdominal stuff- he felt that curves was low impact.
— ~~Stacie~~
August 23, 2003
My doctor said 6 weeks I just started back at Curves this week. At ours
you are supposed to do 3 times around the gym. I only did 2. The doctor's
office had said to take it carfully when you started exercising, especially
the adominal area. I decided that if I could only lift 5-10 lbs for 6
weeks, no vacuming, etc., I would ease into so I don't hurt myself and have
to stop. Better safe than sorry and my goal it regular continuous
exercise.
— Helen C.
August 24, 2003
I am currently 10 weeks post op and joined Curves when I was 5 weeks post
op. My dr would have preferred that I waited till 6 weeks, but I felt
great so I went ahead. I just had my one month measure and am down 14.25
inches from my start date at Curves -- I love it. You go girl!
— Nannette
August 24, 2003
I've had two surgeons tell me that in having the Lap procedure that there
is no excuse not to be at a gym at 2wks.
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