I had the sleeve done on 1/29, my wife who is a nurse thinks we can go to our local mall in the am to walk. Its cold in NY so it will be heated. But someone brought up the question of all the stomach flus out there right now and by chance catching something. not sure if its a good idea?? Anyone thoughts on this?

Thanks!

With her being a nurse, I hope you got your flu shot this year. If so, get out and walk. You'll reduce the chance of thrombosis, get that CO2 working out of your system and just feel better overall.

I was out shopping 72 hours after surgery....I just felt a little tired and a little sore..but surgery wise it was almost like I hadn't had anything done. I walked my dogs 2 days after surgery.....

I say walk...If your really worried, you could wear a mask.

I went out shopping about 3 or 4 days after surgery... I think it is a good idea... just don't touch anything and if you do, use hand sanitizer.

I like your wife's idea! (We nurses stick together!)

I am having surgery on the 21st and I was told to walk 10-15 minutes a couple of times a day for the first 2 weeks before increasing it. it's suppose to help prevent blood clots. So I say bundle up and go to the mall and walk.