Scared of weight gain post-op. When can I get start exercising and what kind of exercise is safe?

November 14, 2018
Asked By:Jasmino

I currently workout 5-6 times a week burning around 400 calories per day either by running or elliptical machine. I’ve read no exercising for 4-6 weeks and I’m scared of losing all my abs, muscle and gaining weight! So my question is what’s the general rule going back to exercise timeline wise and what kind of exercise is safe?

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May 24, 2019

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November 18, 2018

Answer: Scared of weight gain post-op. When can I get start exercising and what kind of exercise is safe?

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November 18, 2018

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