Yep, I would say 4 weeks is normal. I couldn't do anything really "jumpy" till about the 8th week though. I felt jostled around in there and got a bit crampy.

I tried doing pilates at 6 weeks and felt like I was "straining" the port. I do it now at 3 months out and am fine.

The only thing I would be careful about the weights is not overdoing it. Take it slow. A hernia right after the banding would SUCK SUCK SUCK.

Many people on here swim for exercise too. Especially now that it is summer!

I applaud you for wanting to get moving. I still have to kick myself in the butt to go out and GET 'ER DONE!!

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JENNA

Surgery date: March 23, 2005, Dr. Ortiz TJ
235 highest/175 now/145 goal
Height: 5'9" Age: 33
Starting size: 18/20 Now size: 12