Hey everyone. Today marks 2 weeks since my sleeve surgery, and I am feeling great. Been back to work for a few days, very little pain, able to eat soft solids with no issues (if I slow down), walking pretty good in the evenings, etc.

Question I have is in regards to working out. When would be a good time to start working out? Not just cardio stuff, but I really would like to start lifting weights. Not crazy amounts of weight or anything, but at least starting with some basic low-volume stuff and ramp up from there.

Just listen to my body and take it slow? I just don't want to pop a staple.

Yeah like everyone said surgeon and team will tell you. I went for my two week appt and asked if I could do light workouts and they looked at me like I was crazy. "Um no your healing and internal sutures need to fully heal." I was allowed to start (next week) light (no arms!) movement on elliptical at 4 weeks and then all back to normal at 6.

Swimming was also not until 6 due to submersion early on and strain on abs.

I was told that I may start daily activities, to include walking at first and light exercise as tolerated. Also told to listen to my body.

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I'm only 6 days post-op but at my surgeons visit yesterday he told me to begin light cardio and light weight lifting that won't engage my core. He said he'll clear me for all exercise starting at one or month post.