Newly Sleeved, Physical Activity, And Impact?

[Ian 3]

I was sleeved on Tuesday, and everything seems to be going very well. I am still sore, but overall, I am starting to feel like myself again. the lack of eating is a bit weird, but I am not feeling any hunger, just the normal gurgling from gas and your abdominal cavity figuring out what the hell has happened. My question is, how active have you guys become after surgery? My surgeon told me 2 weeks, and I can resume heavy lifting and full activity, and with the progression of my recovery that doesn't seem too far fetched, however I ski alot, and the season is beginning shortly. I'm curious if 2 weeks is long enough to take a good fall on the slopes and not mess anything up internally. I plan on asking these questions of my surgeon anyway when I see him for my 2 week post op appointment, but just thought I'd pose the question here to see what my new "peers" think.

[GetInMyBelly 80]

Wow I was told not to lift or exercise till at least 5 wks out. Glad u r doing great! :0)

[kemo46 82]

I was sleeved on Tuesday, and everything seems to be going very well. I am still sore, but overall, I am starting to feel like myself again. the lack of eating is a bit weird, but I am not feeling any hunger, just the normal gurgling from gas and your abdominal cavity figuring out what the hell has happened. My question is, how active have you guys become after surgery? My surgeon told me 2 weeks, and I can resume heavy lifting and full activity, and with the progression of my recovery that doesn't seem too far fetched, however I ski alot, and the season is beginning shortly. I'm curious if 2 weeks is long enough to take a good fall on the slopes and not mess anything up internally. I plan on asking these questions of my surgeon anyway when I see him for my 2 week post op appointment, but just thought I'd pose the question here to see what my new "peers" think.

Please reconfirm with your surgeon about the heavy activity. Most surgeons do not want you doing any heavy activities for at least 6 weeks. I was only allowed walking for 6 weeks and then I gradually built up my exercise program. I think I would have ripped my guts out at 2 weeks. Just confirm there is not a miscommunication between you and your surgeon, better safe than sorry.

[Forensikchic 528]

I left the hospital with NO physical restrictions at all. He told me I could do anything I felt like and I needed to start exercising immediately...of course I just walked and took it kinda easy but it wasnt because I wasnt allowed too. I think you should just use common sense. You are going to be tired and sore for a while. If you are feeling up to it, then do it. I dont think you can harm anything internally but I am not a doctor. I would definately talk to the dr. before skiing because of the potential for falling when you dont have all your energy back yet. You will be very tired for several weeks after surgery.

[lilymorg 4]

I find it odd how its the same surgery, yet every surgeon is different.

My rules are - no driving for 2 weeks. No lifting more then 3 lbs for 8 weeks. He said that is because lifting heavy things put you at risk for a hernia.

Yes walking...everyday! But no swimming until 6 weeks or he approves it sooner.