Safe exercises that can be done post Lap Band Surgery
After taking the plunge and getting Lap Band Surgery you’ll want to make sure that you are getting the most out of the procedure. First, you’ll work with your doctor to get a good diet plan going. After that you need to think about what exercise plan will work best for you.
Some of the most highly recommended activities after the Lapband are walking and swimming. These are low impact exercises that can be done at your own pace. Additionally, they can easily be done seven days a week for maximum benefit.
The first thing you might want to try after lap band surgery is some walking. Start slow, and don’t worry if you can’t walk very far right away. If you walk for 15-20 minutes every day you will be making a difference in your health. Ideally you should work yourself up to 45-60 minutes at least 4 times a week.
Swimming is also a great exercise for those who have just had Lap Band Surgery. It doesn’t matter how good you are, or how fast you swim, but just that you get in the water and try. Swimming can be very beneficial because the water provides extra resistance and helps to make you work out harder in a shorter period of time. If you aren’t comfortable actually swimming in the water you may want to try walking in the water. This combination of exercises can be great for recovery from Lap Band Surgery.
For those who have not been on a regular exercise program before it can be difficult to get into a routine. Some suggestions for those of you would be to find a workout partner you enjoy spending time with. Ask a friend or loved one to join you for your walks or swims. You do them the favor of helping them get in shape, and you can strengthen the bond you share with them as well.
Originally posted 2010-03-09 08:41:49. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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I love you and all your good information. I’m sorry you weren’t my Surgon.
Thank YOU!!!
I am in the first stages of the lap band process. And your site has been extremely helpful.. Thank you
Hello Rebecca,
Thanks a lot!
You should talk with Shelby or Tricia about it.
shelby@thebariatric.com
tricia@thebariatric.com
had lap band 2 years ago. doing well, but now we think i have a leak. loosing fluid out of band , but we did endo and didn’t see a leak. filled band and time of endo a week ago and i felt restriction then, but none now . any sugestions? i think we should pull the fluid out and see if it is the amount he put in a week ago or less? sugestion?
Hello Kim,
Endoscopy is no good for looking for leaks. Fluoroscopy it is the one.
Fills done at the office are often causes the fails in doing a fill.
At the time of the fill, pulling back fluid is an indirect test of a leak is the color of the saline is yellow.
Under fluoroscopy, your doctor has to put a dye in the lapband system and to look for leaks from the port-hose-lapband in that order.
Leaks are frequently found and seen at the port area. The ones that are located at the balloon could be cause by needle puncture.
Let me know if this info helps.