Heavy weights/ powerlifting post VSG

[healthy_steph 16]

Hi everyone! I’m getting sleeved on the 22nd of March and I’m getting so excited!

I have a question though: has anyone done heavy weightlifting (Olympic) or powerlifting after they’ve had a VSG?

I’m keen to know when you were able to train with reasonable weights and if you did any light bodyweight training earlier during recovery?

cheers!

[Rosie905 0]

Hi! I’m 7 weeks out and my surgeon/dietician said I can start weights like 6-8 weeks post op. I will start next week.

[WishMeSmaller 1,270]

I do not lift heavy, but I incorporated traditional strength training at about 10 weeks. I think it has really helped with my results. Just check with your surgeon on when it is ok to start. I built up to about an hour of weights 2-3 days per week (3 sets moderate weight for 8-12 reps), plus some functional strength training a couple of times per week.

Good luck! 😊

ps. I had RNY vs VSG, but I think with regards to this question, surgery does not matter too much.

Edited February 27, 2021 by WishMeSmaller

[Tim C 335]

3 hours ago, healthy_steph said:

Hi everyone! I’m getting sleeved on the 22nd of March and I’m getting so excited!

I have a question though: has anyone done heavy weightlifting (Olympic) or powerlifting after they’ve had a VSG?

I’m keen to know when you were able to train with reasonable weights and if you did any light bodyweight training earlier during recovery?

cheers!

My surgeon said to wait 5 weeks with anything above 10 pounds. I am looking forward to getting back in the gym. My wife asked to stop over a year ago. She said I was just getting bigger and not losing weight...which I was.