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I've heard 6 weeks but I'd ask your doctor for your situation. I am getting sleeved on my 12 and will be asking him then!

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In my paperwork says you cannot lift until 6 weeks.

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I waited until 2 months out.

~LA

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Some say 4 weeks if you lifting before hand some say 6-8. I just was getting a feel for it. My dr says 4-6 just wanted to see what others say. Being a nurse I know Drs differ in what they say due to preference not necessarily research. I always do my own research.

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I didn't do any lifting before surgery, but started about 8 weeks after.

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I started at 3 months and enjoyed it. I am having issues with anemia though currently so I stopped temporarily. I will resume when that's under control. I love weights!

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Lifting weights is awesome I actually didn't start till about 6 months after surgery....my weight stalled so I had to get serious about exercise and weights is just part of my new routine now if I don't workout I feel weird!!

Good look and embrace the burn!

103 lbs down since September 8, of 2014

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I understand being limited by anemia. I got out the hospital three weeks ago after almost passing out just walking. My levels are now up and I'm in the gym! Well after working out for the last three days I'm kind of stuck in the bed because I over did! It just felt so good to be able to move and not get dizzy or I need to rest! I am 10 months postop.

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