Hi Folks,

Long time reader, first time poster. I was wondering how much or how long you are able to perform manual labor after you have healed from VSG surgery. I live on a farm and there are times, albeit infrequently, when I need to work all day splitting wood or whatever. Does the caloric restriction preclude a full day of hard work?

Once my doc was sure that I was healing properly, He released me to start lifting weights (30 days post-op) and I had no restrictions on the amount or type of work I could do.

The surgical incisions heal in about 3 to 4 weeks. After that one could do manual labor.You might have blood sugar issues with the diet. I solved this by eating 2 pieces of fruit daily. Some weirdness happens after the surgery. I developed gout in my foot that lasted a few weeks. Didnt feel 100% for about 5 months. It takes time for your body to adjust. Just take it slow and listen to your body.

I found after 6 weeks when I could lift whatever weight again I can do anything I could before. The only thing I find is if I do real strenous things I keep some Peanut Butter handy in case my blood sugar crashes. I have had it happen 3 times in the 7 months since surgery. Once on a chicken farm getting it ready and it was 110 degrees and twice during body pump class when I was maxing out on weight.

Well, no one is going to believe this but I'll post it anyway.

I had my surgery on a Wednesday, flew home on Friday and went back to work on Monday. My job is 100% manual labor. I had one of my employees lift anything heavy but other than that, I returned to my normal work habits.

That's crazy! I'd be terrified about splitting my staple line!

I am an LNA and are constantly lifting patients and pushing heavy equipment. I'm off 6 weeks and I hope I'm able to do my job safely when I go back. I'm so paranoid lol

I was very cautious. I took it very slow and easy. I think I'm 8 weeks out now. I feel great. I think I'm returning to normal. food goes down great. I do get full really quick. Today I ate a sausage roll from daylight doughnuts and I was surprised I could eat the entire thing. It filled me completely up.

I admit that the one fear I had was getting a hernia. I'm glad that has passed.