Just wondering...............

How long before you could return to working out with weights after surgery?  So far I'm only walking.  I had a 15 pounds weight restriction for 3 weeks. 

Thanks!!

My surgery was 2 days after yours, and I am cleared for all activity as of March 8th.

Thank you!!

I think it was 8 weeks.  Except you can walk all you want. 

I was told 12 weeks for resistance activity.

At one month I was cleared for walking and strength training for upper and lower body. However, I was placed on an 8 week restriction for any kind of abdominal exercise. But that could've also been because I pulled an abdominal muscle. Do what your surgeon suggests and listen to your body. It is easy to forget that your insides are still healing even though the skin has healed. I have learned that lesson a couple of times now.

I was cleared for walking after 2 weeks, however, it didn't happen too well.  I found my stamina was really low then and the whole food/energy ratio was way out of whack.  About 6-8 weeks is when I really felt like I could start most exercise without worrying.  I'd take it easy, your body is healing and there is no rush...there's time enough for all the exercising.

I lifted weights and worked out for 6 months before surgery, so I was cleared for weights again at 4 weeks.  Just ask your doctor, and then listen to your body. 

Thank you for your input!! I will call my doctor and see what he thinks!!