How long before you were cleared to lift weights? I just purchased a weight system and am excited to start toning

I got cleared at 6 weeks

I begged Dr at my 4 week checkup & no dice. He said we'll revisit weights idea at 6 weeks. I was cleared for all other exercise though based on how I feel.

Edited January 14, 201511 yr by ProjectMe

I was told the same thing...6 weeks, and I was dying to start using the weights!!! Now I'm lifting that much more, to try and gain back some of muscle lost during the weight loss process...it's much easier now, and much more fun!!!

I had surgery on 11/28/14, was just cleared yesterday for no weight lifting restrictions, so just over 6 weeks.

I am getting my surgery in Mexico and didn't know if they will tell me after I get my sleeve. I haven't even had my surgery yet but am gonna lift until my surgery and ride my bike. Maybe some of my muscles will be rediscovered

I am getting my surgery in Mexico and didn't know if they will tell me after I get my sleeve. I haven't even had my surgery yet but am gonna lift until my surgery and ride my bike. Maybe some of my muscles will be rediscovered

I think lifting up to surgery is a great idea. I had surgery at OCC in Mexico and they said 6 weeks. It takes the body 6 weeks to heal any injury so that may be why.

My Dr just cleared me to go back to gym with no restrictions.. just recommended that I use lighter weights and less reps that what I was used to..

My surgery was on 12/16/14..

I think it depends on the Dr...

my doc cleared me at 4 weeks to do light weights ... he said my guide should be if I experience any pain in my abdomen then I am doing too much ... I probably went to fast and too much, but, this now close to 3 weeks that I have been lifting weights and it is definitely helping ... 6 weeks is probably a good timeline, but, I guess each doc is different ... like diet restrictions ...