Question:
What types of exercise did everyone do at approx 11 weeks post op?

   — Nikki A. (posted on March 18, 2002)

March 18, 2002
Hi Nikki, Walk, walk and walk! Have you checked with your doctor as to what types of exercises he wants you to do? I had an open RNY, so I don't know if that really makes a difference in the types of exercises you can do. But I know my surgeon wanted me to walk and walk and walk. Good luck!
   — Cindy K.

March 18, 2002
Hi Nikki, At 6 weeks I was walking, and riding an exercise bike for 30 minutes. I would do 15 minutes take a break and another 15. I had been a member of Curves for 11 months before my surgery so I was in good shape. Be sure your doctor approves first. I did try something to early and pulled a muscle. Lana
   — Lana H.

March 18, 2002
Mostly walking, but at 12 weeks, my doctor gave me the ok to do abdominal exercises (I had an Open RNY). I would imagine you could do them sooner if you had a lap procedure, but I'm not sure. The insides need time to heal along with the outside.
   — Donna L.

March 18, 2002
Since about 9 weeks post op, I've been walking for 20 minutes on the treadmill 5 days a week. When I told my surgeon this on Friday, he said that will help in never gaining any of the weight I've lost back. He said that WLS patients need to make a constant effort to exercise at least 3 times a week. I guess I'm a little more obsessive then most people!!
   — Patty H.

March 18, 2002
Because I have structural damage to my knees from severe osteo-arthritis, I cannot walk. At 11 weeks I began doing water walking and then progressed to water aerobics. I also go to a robotics place (Tan and Tone) where machines help you do the exercising. It has worked great for me; I have lost inches, increased muscle mass and my knees have improved.
   — mskarns

July 28, 2002
HI I HAVE BEEN SWIMMING AT ABOUT 3 WEEKS I HAVE A POOL SO THE DR SO THAT WAS OK SHE DID NOT WANT ME IN A PUBLIC POOL AT THAT TIME SO I SWIM AS MUCH AS I CAN WEATHER PROVIDING AND I LIVE IN A DEVELOPMENT AND I WALK AROUND WEATHER PERMITTING AT NIGHT WHEN IT COOLS DOWN AND THAT IS A MILE BUT HALF WAY AROUND I HAVE TO SIT ON ONE OF THE BENCHES THAN I REST THAN FINISH UP GOOD LUCK ROSEMARY
   — ROSEMARY A.

April 15, 2003
I just walk the bridge Mondays, walk the track Tuesdays, Linedance Wednesday, nothing on Thursday, and walk the beach on Fridays. I Haven't been cleared to start abdominal exercizes yet due to a weakened area in the muscle. So my Doc wants me to let it rest till my 4th month post op. I'm currently 14 weeks post op.
   — JODY W.

July 24, 2003
At 12 weeks, I am going to the gym 6 days a week. Three are 60 minutes on the treadmill and circuit training (no abs and no lifting over my shoulders). The other three days I do 60 minutes on the treadmill and 30 on the bike. I also go to a water aerobics class 4 days a week. The results: more muscles, toning, and flexibility.
   — Angela G.

October 1, 2003
I JOIND CURVES 3 WEEKS AGO AND I LOVE IT. WITH THE COLD WEATHER COMING ON I DON'T GET OUT AS MUCH IN MY GARDEN. SO I THOUGHT O I BETTER DO SOMETHING QUICK AND HEARD OTHERS TALK ABOUT CURVES. I GO TO THE ONE BY MY HOUSE IN ELK GROOVE VILLAGE, IL. BUT THEY ARE POPPING UP EVERYWHERE.I WORK OUT 3 TIMES A WEEK FOR A 1/2 HOUR EACH TIME. I LOVE IT!! SINCERELY. BEST WISHES, NINA
   — NINA J.

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