1 week post op... Exercise question

[Landoncowser]

I am one week post op and I feel great. When is it truly safe for me to begin light cardio such as a stationary bike? Do I really have to wait a month? Also when can I return to lifting legs and working out my core 

[Litlriki]

I was traveling and missed this post. By now, I'm sure you've resumed your exercise. I allow patients to start doing cardio after a week, and I allow resistance training after two weeks, avoiding direct chest exercises for four weeks total.  By now, you should be back to normal activity doing everything that's comfortable.  

[Dr. Schuster]

You should follow your own surgeon's instructions. I don't let my patients exercise till two weeks after surgery.