What to expect after surgery
I'm only a couple days out from surgery. My surgeon gives a full 4 weeks. I may feel differently by this time next week, but as sore as I am and as much as I'm concentrating on getting fluids in and as tired as I get after taking little 5 minute walks...I'm going to be grateful for that entire 4 weeks!
HW: 340 SW: 329 Goal: 170
CW: 243
Surgeon: Dr. Kalyana Nandipati (Omaha, NE)
The minimum restriction on lifting I've seen is no more than 10 pounds (about one gallon of milk) for 6 weeks. I wouldnt even think about pushing that. I would avoid bending and twisting for that long as well.
Driving was pretty easy, as soon as you are off of narcotic pain meds.
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.
