Time off and restrictions

Michele_2
on 4/22/19 2:14 pm

Hi everyone,

Can anyone give me an idea of how long I would need to take off for after revision of lap band to vertical sleeve? And what restrictions there may be?

Grim_Traveller
on 4/22/19 3:30 pm
RNY on 08/21/12

There are instructions for bathing, resting, drinking, etc for right after surgery, but I'm guessing this isn't what you are seeking.

The only really universal physical restriction postop seems to be no lifting greater than about 10 pounds for 6 or 8 weeks, depending on the surgeon. There are a few other things that certain surgeons have, but that is the Big Restriction that pretty much everyone has.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 4/22/19 4:16 pm
RNY on 08/05/19

The average seems to be about 2 weeks out of work for surgery, assuming your job isn't super physically demanding.

Aside from food restrictions, which your surgeon will provide, you'll likely be on lifting restriction. If memory serves, I wasn't allowed to lift anything over 10lb until 6 weeks post-op.

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!

Michele_2
on 4/22/19 4:57 pm

What about bending, stretching those things?

Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 4/22/19 5:36 pm
RNY on 08/05/19

My only guidelines were to "take it easy" and wait several weeks before doing any vigorous exercise. Honestly, I was so sore for the first 3 weeks that it didn't even cross my mind.

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!

Pobearsam7
on 4/22/19 6:52 pm

I took 7 wks off I did not have a physical job

at went back my first day and I was wiped out and ended up calling out for 2 days

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