Gym?

I'm 1 week postop, I'm also dealing with Bl achiles tendonitis I can't walk long distances or do the treadmill, do you think 15 min on a bike or elyptical will be ok? Thanks!

With my leg and foot pain, I had to stop the Treadmill, then the Elliptical , so now I have to use the Recumbent Bike. It is more boring than the Elliptical, but it gets the job done. This was all Pre-Op. I am almost two weeks out, and know I have to get back to the Gym soon. I will start out with the Recumbent Bike. I am hoping when my weight is all off that I will have less foot and leg pain and can go back to the Elliptical...time will tell. Best wishes to you. Kay :-)

Thanks I think I will give it a little longer, I'm just getting ansy, I need to rest and heal!

I was only allowed to walk for the first 6 weeks post-op.  I specifically asked about the elliptical and bike and was told no.  I'd ask your doctor.  

You might be better off walking short distances multiple times a day.

Thanks Gwen, I have an appt on Wed!

I was not released to do any other exercise except walking until 4 weeks post op, that including any lifting over 5 lbs. I know you are ansy now but rest while you can. There were times I felt like a million bucks and got so exhausted so quickly, just over doing it. I hated being too still so I understand. My Dr. said certainly NO elliptical because of the back and forth with the arms which moves the tummy area. 

Best of luck in your recovery!