Yes, I will be talking to my own surgeon about this, but in the meantime while I wait for my appointment I want to ask a question. After your VSG when were you cleared to work out? I don't mean walking nor do I even mean running, I mean actual working out at the gym circuit and weight training?

6 weeks

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Did you have any weight restrictions at that time still?

I'm at 6 weeks n he didn't give me an actual # for weight restrictions just sad not too heavy.. Also told me no Ab work but I was opened up for RNY n he's being extra cautious

Munky

I was completely cleared at my 4 wk follow up for all workouts. He did say I my get tired quickly and not to push myself. If I feel pain, stop the activity for the day and call his office to discuss because he may want to see me.

Thanks for answering. I see my surgeon on the 20th and I'll be a little over 4 weeks (almost 5 weeks actually) at that point. I'm REALLY hoping he'll clear me because it'll be another few weeks after that before I'll be able to get up there to see him (he's a couple hours away from me). I'm itching to get back to weight training. I have instability in my ankles due to numerous injuries over the years so I can't do much walking and I feel so mushy right now. I want to get back to feeling in charge of my body instead of stuck doing nothing. I have started doing body weight squats since that doesn't affect my abs, and I'm considering getting hand weights and doing bicep curls and things like that, basically ANYTHING that doesn't touch my abs.

I just had surgery on Tuesday and my doctor said no lifting more than 20lbs for 6wks. I will be seeing him for a follow up appt in 3wks.

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