Clearance at 2 Weeks?

PeachToadstool

I had a C-section two weeks ago and had a doctor appointment today were my doctor gave me clearance to start doing a light elliptical workout (he said no running or anything beyond slow elliptical, walking, and planks until a few more weeks). I exercised regularly throughout my pregnancy up until the day I delivered and have had a quick, easy recovery this far, hence why he gave me some clearance to do a few things. I'm not looking for medical advice, but just curious what other women who have had C-sections have done as far as exercise after their C-sections and what their doctors said as I had always heard the six week rule. Thanks.

sopranoali

Hi (new here to this board, over from March 14). I had a c section due to rapid preeclampsia a month ago. I worked out with a personal trainer all through my pregnancy and the 6 week rule still stands for me.

I took my baby out to Target in her ergo the other day and have been bleeding huge clots ever since. Doc said I was feeling better so went out, overdid it, and am now paying for it and to take it easy.

I'm a FTM and had all kinds of issues with the preeclampsia, so I imagine each recovery is different. I am DYING to go back to the gym let's hope they let me at my 6 week appt.

Doing an elliptical at 2 weeks pp...I can't imagine because I was still feeling so rotten. Also depending on the incline you'd be "crunching" muscles around that incision - probably not a good idea IMO.

zbeesma86

Oh man. That seems too soon! I exercised through out my pregnancy as well but would not have gone to the gym at 2 weeks PP. I waited until 6 weeks then started slow. Listen to your body.

jesselayne8

I started walking around 2-3wks but didn't go back to the gym until 6wks.

slwprincess

Walking yes but nothing more. Your body needs to heal and you working out is only going to delay recovery.

mooncusp22

I am 17 PP and dying to get back to the gym (I am a fitness instructor & personal trainer!). I haven't gotten any clearance just yet though and have heard too many stories of people feeling OK and then doing something to set them back even more.

I am just walking now. I think around a mile (slow) is the furthest I've done and I was tired. Usually it's about 20-30 around the neighborhood at a very comfortable pace while pushing DD. I can't wait to add some resistance training though.

stefuge

I was given clearance at around 4 weeks to start walking moderately, but nothing more until 6 weeks, and with anything to start easy and listen to my body.

SLGILL1978

I was only given clearance to walk but not far. I started walking just around the block when I was released from the hospital. At 6 week I was given the clearance to walk my normal route(s) which is about 1.5-2 miles.