What are the recommended post-op exercise guidelines?
We encourage you to start walking on the day of surgery and increase the walking each day. Gradually you need to accelerate your pace to increase your heart rate, thereby increasing your metabolism, which promotes the breakdown of fat. You may add aerobic exercise such as swimming and riding a bicycle when you feel able, usually within 6-8 weeks of surgery. Light weight training and sit-ups can be added to help increase muscle mass, improve strength and increase metabolism. Your long-term goal should be to get at least 30 minutes of exercise five days per week.
