Exercise post op

I'm 4 weeks post op and want to start exercising but I don't have my 1st post op checkup until aug 13.   When where you cleared to exercise?

Depends on the kind of exercise. Walking is best until 6 or 8 weeks out. YOU HAVE to walk.

You should ask about exercise on your one month and two month follow ups. I was told nothing but walking or bike riding for 6-8 weeks. You don't want to give yourself a hernia by straining your abs at all.

I started real exercise one month out. They told me I could pre-op. I did a sprint triathlon 3 months out LOL. (too soon, just an FYI - as you can't get enough water in for two hours of extreme exertion). All things cardio you can do, and maybe wait until Aug. 13 to get the green light for weights and core.

I was told I could go swimming after 2 weeks. Just make sure my incisions were closed and healed, which they are. I'm starting today! Today, I am 2 weeks post op. Yippee!

How do you feel? If your incisions are all healed, talk to your doctor and let them clear you to go. It's a major surgery you've just had and while you probably feel pretty good from all the weight you've lost so far, you must remember that it simply takes time for all the stuff inside to heal as well. 

That being said, there are plenty of exercises you can do that doesn't put any strain on your core. When I started at my gym I hired a personal trainer who knew just what exercises I could do without hurting myself, listened to my feedback and adjusted my workouts accordingly. That made a huge difference for me as I eased into the more difficult stuff when I was ready.

Do walking and get clear from the doctor.  Each of us are different and you want to make sure you are healed. I know if you tried to work out where I go they would probably tell you to leave and get cleared by the doctor.