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Hi, I was sleeved past Wed 12th and wanted to know what your doctors said about driving again and walking long distances (2.5 or 5 miles). I am feeling so well, maybe just a little dizzy at times, that I think I could drive and walk maybe in 3 days (a week before surgery). Any recommendations?

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4 weeks for driving & heavy lifting to prevent hernia

Walk for 15 mins every 2 hrs

You may feel good now, but you should really follow the discharge instructions. You still got some pretty tough days head. So take it easy.

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The doc said if I was taking the pains meds I had to wait butni didnt need then after I got discharged so I started driving on 5 days post up when I was able to sit up n my tummy not hurt..lifting 3 weeks for me and no limit on walking as long as im not in pain..4 days post up I walked almost 2 miles

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I was working out on the elliptical and driving 7 days post op. Check with your surgeon's office. Generally, it is largely based on being off narcotics and how you feel but some surgeons require rest for longer periods.

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I drove day 4 but I was really weak. Probably shouldn't have done that.

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