exercise after banding?

[ackovach]

Hi, I am 7 weeks postop. I started lifting weights and cycling with trainer last week. He really focuses on holding my stomach tight. My port area gets a little sore after working out. I do not do any exercises specifically for my abs yet.

I could not find this information in my occ documents.

How long does Dr. Ortiz want us to wait before lifting weights & cycling? I thought this was 6 weeks post opt.

when can I start ab work? I thought it was 3 months post op, but not for sure.

Thanks,

Amy

[Realtor4CA52]

He told me 4-6 weeks before abdominal exercises, but that was a long time ago. that is what other docs say, though - just had a friend banded by another US doc.

[Clynn]

You'd best call OCC and get some clarification on this. Doing ab work too early can cause a slip.

[julieburns]

I remember clearly .......3 months before any abdominal work.

[Guest CaraMBA09]

I remember clearly .......3 months before any abdominal work.

As per Dr. Miranda this past Monday:

Walking is encouraged at all times as it helps with bloating and gas.

3 weeks post-op, you can begin running (light jogging or full out running)

6 weeks post-op, you can begin doing sit-ups

C

[Kittycat]

My surgeon does not recommend alot of ab work because of the port. He says cardio is the best for all around weight loss and toning of all parts of the body.

[GirlBarb]

The OCC clearly told me no ab work for 3 months, I did wait, I was afraid of the port twisting.

[doinitagann]

I checked my paperwork from the OCC, it said no ab work for 3 months, It is going to be hard because i can already see the loose skin.

[Guest CaraMBA09]

I checked my paperwork from the OCC, it said no ab work for 3 months, It is going to be hard because i can already see the loose skin.

hmm. I cannot find the 3 months in my paperwork at all!

I was a bit surprised that Dr. Miranda said 6 weeks was okay, I would also be a bit concerned about twisting the port. Just an FYI...running is excellant for your core! without putting the undue strain on the tummy/port area. Try jogging for short bursts on a treadmill, that is how I was able to build up to running for 3 miles at a time. Runnersworld.com has excellant articles on beginning excercising and running!