Post-op activity

[LuvYou2Forever 7]

Today is my 6th day post sleeve. I was able to walk a mile and a half on an outdoor track this evening. I feel so lame.

How is your activity level going?

[Andi 78]

Why lame? 6 days post op, that is pretty good!

[LuvYou2Forever 7]

I guess I was hoping to go 2mi. I have no idea what realistic is, I guess.

[Sheddie 22]

I have question but not about activity . Today is day after my surgery. Whoop whoop!!! However I am still queasy feeling. How long does it take that feeling to go away? I am fine other than that. Any comments appreciated.

[LuvYou2Forever 7]

I really didn't have much queasy - ness.... I think it's different for everyone.

[moonchild1968 102]

I have question but not about activity . Today is day after my surgery. Whoop whoop!!! However I am still queasy feeling. How long does it take that feeling to go away? I am fine other than that. Any comments appreciated.

You might want to try starting a new thread to get more of a response to your question. Also, when searching older posts I've found the answers to many of my questions. I called my doctor's office A LOT in the first week or so, too. They're used to newbie questions and don't mind taking our calls. Good luck.

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

I was told strictly rest for two weeks (only frequent brief walks to prevent DVT) and then after that walking only for six weeks. I was recovering fairly quickly but my surgeon was very serious about this point so that's what I did.

I'm two and a half months out now and walking 4-5 miles a day... and just started TRYING to do C25K..(which is WAY beyond my abilities by the way)

[LuvYou2Forever 7]

I was told strictly rest for two weeks (only frequent brief walks to prevent DVT) and then after that walking only for six weeks. I was recovering fairly quickly but my surgeon was very serious about this point so that's what I did.

I'm two and a half months out now and walking 4-5 miles a day... and just started TRYING to do C25K..(which is WAY beyond my abilities by the way)

Thanks for your input. My doc has said being as active as you can leads to a quicker recovery.

[deedeemuffin 346]

Wow! Some of you are really putting me to shame. I can do 2 miles now, but I'm 6 months post-op. My surgeon was also very insistent on only walking for the 1st 8 weeks. Now I do an hour of yoga 4 days a week and walk 2 miles 5 days a week. My surgeon & nutritionist said that they are very happy that I get that amount of exercising. So, I guess it's different for everyone. Don't push yourself too hard so soon after surgery though. You could really cause yourself some injury & it's easy to dehydrate. So, be careful.

[MyGastricSleeveLife 180]

Quite honestly, every doctor has different guidelines. The most important thing is that you listen to your own body and don't push too hard. Rest when you need to and don't overdo it. I've seen people be super active within the first 12 weeks and others who were told to only walk or who can only handle walking. Just do what you can and learn to listen to your body. It will tell you when enough is enough!

[sherrypep 91]

I agree every Dr. has different guidelines but walking also helps with the gas pains and bloatiness. I was up and walking and doing to much at 5 days post op and over did it a bit, I had an awesome recovery so far which is 4 weeks Monday. However, if you over do it you will feel it. I actually fell asleep walking a few times and I still get exhausted every afternoon from so much activity.