Stairs?

[SrHogan 6]

So I'm not post opt yet, in fact I am just starting my surgery. But I was wondering for those who already had their sleeve. What was the rule on stairs after surgery? I've hear lots I'd walking but are stairs out of the question?

[LindaS 316]

Stairs weren't out of the question for me. I regularly climb about 6 flights of stairs at work -- it is so much easier since being sleeved. (Before being sleeved, I used to take the elevator up and the stairs down; now I use the stairs both ways.)

The only restriction I had was that I couldn't pick up anything over a certain weight, and I couldn't do exercises that targeted my core area. I had to wait for that.

[frumpynomore 204]

I was sleeved on Dec. 13th so I'm 7 days post op now. My bedroom is up about 25 stairs and ever since i came home from the hospital I've been going up and down them. They don't affect or hurt the stomach at all as it is different muscles that you use. The only thing I would warn you of is being careful not to fall especially since you will be feeling very weak and tired at times especially if you are still taking pain meds when you get home. Good luck to you!

[SrHogan 6]

Thanks you guys. My bedroom is downstairs while the bathroom and main part of the house is upstairs so I was just trying to figure out if I would need to stay in the guest room (which is upstairs where the bathroom is) or if the stairs would be ok

[amberj 21]

I agree witht he others. I had to walk across campus and up stairs to get to my classes a week after surgery. I did fine with it. but go slow because like frumpy no more said you might feel weak and tired and you dont want to fall down them. good luck with your surgery hope you have a smooth recovery!!

[LGoz 4]

I was sleeeved 6 days ago and I have taken the stairs very slow so far..