what exercise is safe to start with after wls?

[trotty]

I used to love using the rowing machine, bike and treadmill but I expect I'll have to take it easy at first to let the stomach heal itself.

Can anyone give me any advice on what exercise to do first? and how long does it take for the stomach to be fully healed.

Can't wait to have the surgery and get fit again, I have run a half marathon, full marathon and have done 2 Olympic triathlons all while weighting between 238 - 300lbs but I can't manage this any more and my weight has gone up to 322lbs so I am having wls to help me to control my weight.

Would it be possible to run a marathon or do a triathlon after this surgery? I was wondering if it would be possible to get all the fuel in your body before and during an endurance sport, has anyone done this?

Sorry for all the questions I am just so eager for this surgery, I can't wait to get started.

Thanks for any advice you can give

[Pbran21]

My dr gave us bands to start off with

[miss_t]

I was only aloud to walk for the first 3 weeks and then I was cleared to do any kind of exercise I wanted with the exception of weight lifting until my first month was up.

[SeaShell]

I was told no ab exercises for 6 weeks and "not to push it" - but walking is encouraged and stressed.

[TheNewKevin]

I did walking for my first month. Started out slowly, then got up to pre-surgery speed.

I had the same worries you did about triathlons after surgery. I'm able to drink liquids very well as long as my stomach is empty. I would guess I might use protein shakes the day of the race to avoid filling my stomach - and therefore permitting relatively easy hydration. I'll let you know next summer

You will definitely be faster on the bike and the run - probably on the swim too. Good luck!

[lkn240sd]

My Dr. gave me the go-ahead to lift weights after only 1 week. I'm a month out and have been lifting and doing cardio for the last 3 weeks. But I've lifted weights for years so I know what I should and shouldn't do to not push my body too hard.

[jessiejess]

My dr said nothing heaver than 10lbs until week 8 but he approved walking after a week. He just said to take it easy.

[MichaelAnsara]

Walk is simple but most useful exercise so i think it is best to do exercise. I suggest you to do walk daily for at least 30 minutes. I also do walk everyday.

[drisner]

Walking is a good way to start.

I found that when I wanted to do something more strenuous that the elliptical was easiest on my healing body. I still do elliptical & walking almost every day. I also am doing weights, but you really shouldn't start those for a while afterward.