WHAT KIND OF EXERCISE DOES DR. SMITH RECOMMEND AT WHAT STAGES OF POST-OP?
Try to work up to walking 20 minutes a day, as soon as you can. With the laparoscopic procedures, you should be able to do any kind of exercise after about two weeks. With the open procedures you should avoid strenuous activity or heavy lifting (>20#) for six to eight weeks after surgery. Work on increasing muscle mass, it is very important in feeling well, and will help you to lose weight in the long run.
