Hello Lisa, I would say If your loking to do TKD and have a couple of places that you're looking into You should see if they have an intrductory program. And see if you like it. You'll need to find out if they require you to attend a minimu amount of classes or is it unlimited. You might go there and decide that TKD isn't for you. Look in your phone book and see what other arts are offered in your area. As for the workinh out as a post op I started training in Kenpo when I was 534lbs. By the time my surgery rolled around I was a green belt. I went back to training 6 weeks after my surgery taking it easy and I'm on track to test for my Black belt in July. I would say that if you like the school and like their philosophy then that is where you should be. P.S expect to pay in the $75-$120 a month range. Mike dos7/6/2004 wt534 current wt 231

Currently studying Budo Taijutsu (Ninjutsu) and Jujitsu and aiki-jujitsu play a big part of the study. Happy I have been given the ok to return.

I took Judo for 2 years...and am looking forward to getting back into it again once I get the "ok" from the doc. Judo developed because of Jiu Jitsu...so they have a lot in common.

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As soon as I was cleared to drive (6 weeks) I went back to the gym for 30 min sessions with NON-COMBATIVES, basically just stretching and working on my patterns (the footwork, punching, took it easy on the kicking). At 8 weeks I went to full 60 min. sessions and working on patterns, stretching and such.... did not return to sparring and kicking or punching targets and such until I was almost 3 months out! My surgeon did not want me giving myself a hernia! Good luck sweetie! Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. aka Lady Autumn Weight- 257/154/146 BMI- 44.1/26.4/25 Height- 5'4" Total Weight Loss: -103 lbs. Surgery Date- 1/19/05 Visit my OH profile or stop by My Weight Loss Journey Website at: home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-LadyAutumnsWLSjourney Visit my Live Journal at: livejournal.com/users/magickalmom