• Objective: Wound healing and gradually increase physical activity.
  Constant movement to avoid muscle cramps.
• Increased ambulation is encouraged. Eg. Walking, standing.
• Accumulate 30 minutes (or more) of walking exercise every day
• Gradually increase the intensity of exercise. Daily walking cumulative of 30-60 minutes.

Precautions

• Discontinue or decrease activity if experiencing any discomfort from surgical wounds, dizziness, chest pain, low blood sugar…
• Regular breathing patterns.
• Avoid strenuous activities. (E.g. Carrying heavy objects more than 10 kg, sudden movements, twisting or overuse.)
• With hiatal hernia repair, avoid carrying heavy objects more than 10 kg in the first 3 month.
• Supplement with a pre- and post-workout meal.
• Not recommended to go to gyms or use exercise machines.