I'm 10 days post op. When are you cleared to start going to the gym? I'm still sore and pretty weak so I don't think I'm ready I'm just wondering what's the waiting period after surgery.

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I called my dr about it the other day I'm 12 days post op and they said atleast a month but light work is perfectly fine. I start today !

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My dr said one month

Great thank you. I'm taking off three weeks. I just feel

So weak I thought I should start doing something f to get energy/ strength back. Maybe I'll feel better once I can add more food. Still in liquid stage with cottage cheese and yogurt

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Six weeks but seeing as I still felt so tired every day, I waited until 12 weeks to go back to the gym.

From week 4 I walked my dog and felt fine doing that.

Congraulations on the surgery

Kate

Six weeks but seeing as I still felt so tired every day, I waited until 12 weeks to go back to the gym.

From week 4 I walked my dog and felt fine doing that.

Congraulations on the surgery

Kate

Thank you. Same to you

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I am 2 weeks post op (almost) and my doctor said I could use the elliptical and the treadmill only. I can hit the gym (lift, run, etc) at one month. If your energy is low, might I suggest walking and extending the distance or time every day. The more idle you are the more tired you will feel. Definitely get up and move, even if it is for a short time each day.

Good luck!!

Yes i have been doing that. Been having trouble getting enough fluids / Protein in. Maybe due to the hiatal hernia surgery I had at the same time idk. Trying to work on that hopefully that will help with energy level

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12 weeks but I had gallbladder removed, hernia repair and the VGS.

My doctor cleared me at 4 weeks, but be careful when you start and don't go crazy. I was so determined that I nearly killed myself with all the enthusiasm. I have to pace myself and sometimes need a snack in the middle of it or I get weak and tired. This is the start of my 6th week and I'm still trying to learn boundaries. I can walk for a couple miles fine but heavy cardio I still need breaks. Just find your pace and rhythm and you will do great!

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After week 4-5

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