When to exercise after an ileo

[guest78]

Hey Guys
I am 5 weeks post op and was wondering when I can start exercising again.
I had some problems with separation and have some small granuloma.
I am dying to get back to exercising and toning up again after being very poorly for a year now.
When can I start?! and what kinds of things shall I start doing?
Thanks!
xxxx

 

[Dukeis]

I started walking at about 6 weeks out then had an abscess and had to stop for a few weeks. I increased distance each day. At the 3 month mark I started on the elliptical again. I'm doing it 3 days a week and increasing the time each week. I also started some lite weights this week. The big thing is not picking up anything heavy.

 

[UnXmas]

I'm having an ileostomy very soon, and yesterday received in the post all the leaflets and instructions about recovering.

It says that you should try and start walking right away, but no strenuous exercise and especially no heavy lifting for six weeks.

But I think you really have to use some common sense, as people recover at different rates and vary in the extent of health problems they have besides the surgery.

I'd say exercise as much as you're able to without pain or exhaustion.