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Flexibility After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

I have my surgery tomorrow...what type of restrictions will I have on movement? I know I can't lift more than 10 pounds but I do a bunch of daily stretches on my back for my legs and back. Was wondering if I could even do them. -Matt

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  • Yes, you'll be able to do them, but your incisions might pull/feel the stretch a little at first while they're new and healing.

  • You think there would be a chance I could hurt the incisions? I'll ask the doctor this tomorrow but I'd really hate to stop doing my stretches more than just a couple days. -Matt

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    Ask you surgeon. Good luck tomorrow.

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Yes, you'll be able to do them, but your incisions might pull/feel the stretch a little at first while they're new and healing.

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Yes, you'll be able to do them, but your incisions might pull/feel the stretch a little at first while they're new and healing.
You think there would be a chance I could hurt the incisions? I'll ask the doctor this tomorrow but I'd really hate to stop doing my stretches more than just a couple days.

-Matt

Ask you surgeon.

Good luck tomorrow.

Good luck tomorrow and wishing you a safe surgery. !!

3 hours ago, buff099 said:

I do a bunch of daily stretches on my back

I can tell you that getting into and out of a laying down position will be difficult/painful. Do ask your doctor if you should be doing the exercises though...

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