Time off and restrictions

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?

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.

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.

What about bending, stretching those things?

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.

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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