How long till I can workout?

[Chris39 2]

It's been 2 weeks and have dropped 38lbs. I feel great and ready to do sit-ups and and run, but not sure how long I should wait since it's only been 2weeks since the vertical sleeve surgery??

[OneDollarBill 371]

Everyone will have different advice based on their doctor's instructions.

That being said my Dr. told me to get started day 1. I started walking the day of surgery and have kept going longer and further as the days went on. I strongly believe getting up and moving helped my recovery versus sitting on the couch.

I even asked about weights and he said between the stitches and glue there was little risk of pulling/tearing something. I thought was a little odd since I had been reading here that most Dr. said wait 6 weeks for weights. I chose to wait 3 weeks before lifting again. When I started I went light and have been building on that.

Do what you feel comfortable with.