I'm 2 wks out and right now, I am suppose to walk which I am doing. My question is when will the dr release you to lift light weights. Rt now, I don't want to becaues my side is still sore sometimes and I don't want to risk a leak, but I was just curious about a time frame. Thanks.

I was told, no exercise for 3 weeks, but mine was the plication and I've got a cold/cough right now so haven't really got going yet (I'm 3.5 weeks out).

My guess is a bit longer for the sleeve. I'm going to ease in gently with Zumba and then go for it in New Year (I'll be 5 weeks out by then). I'll be interested in hearing what others say.

I'm 2 wks out and right now, I am suppose to walk which I am doing. My question is when will the dr release you to lift light weights. Rt now, I don't want to becaues my side is still sore sometimes and I don't want to risk a leak, but I was just curious about a time frame. Thanks.

I was told from my doctor 6-8 weeks before lifting weights. I did also have a hernia repair but I think the 6-8 is standard for most major stomach surgeries. I was sleeved on Dec 1st and my stomach still reminds while doing housework if I over do it with too much bending over, loading the dishwasher or doing laundry. Don't rush it, listen to your body.

I was told to not lift anything over 10 lbs for the first 6 weeks. I made the mistake of lifting my daughter at 2 weeks post op and paid for it. The incisions are still healing from the inside. You can herniate the incisions if you lift too soon.