Lap-Band When Can I exercise?

[NT1977]

I am currently 3 weeks post op and although I have been walking I am dying to get back to Zumba and badminton. I have healed very well and my scars are all fine, is it too soon to start either of these? I am so full of energy and still having trouble sleeping which I think may be due to me feeling so energised?

My husband told me to do housework to burn the energy but it's just not as much fun

 

[Mazza]

Ha ha, nice try husband lol

I would just double check with your provider, especially with badminton.

I started out walking at first but was advised to refrain from weights or anything that twisted too much until after my six week check up.

 

[top_kat]

This is in my own guidelines for exercise . . .

Gentle walking almost immediately and then gradually increase duration of daily walking up to 30 mins over the next 7-10 days. Swimming and low-intensity gym activities (not sit-ups) can be resumed 3-4 weeks after surgery, assuming wounds are fully healed. More intensity can be included towards 8 weeks post surgery

My provider advises full avoidance of sit ups and ab crunches when having a band, and I have to say, having had issues before I learnt this, I quite understand why! But check with your own provider as to what they say

 

[Summerband]

I am wondering about pilates? I love it, THG said gentle walking for 4 weeks first. Does anyone know if pilates is ok once fully healed? Only thinking about the abs/sit ups situation. You dont really do sit ups but you do use your core a lot.

 

[top_kat]

again, this is one to check with your provider and follow their advice, mine recommends avoiding ab crunches, exercises such as sit ups and I've had to amend my workout accordingly. I discovered the painful way what sit ups can do to a band!

 

[Banderbird]

What would you think about spinning? It's mostly legs and not really core. I will really miss it, it's so addictive! Also im scared I will lose a lot of fitness if i stay away too long.

I suppose I will just have to ask..and see how I feel.