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    Gastric Sleeve Member merc8dz's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Mercedes
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    08/28/2014
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    Dr. Quinones
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    Default How long do I have to wait to work out?

    My band was taken out on May,16th,2014....due to my port sticking out like no other!! I have to wait four months before I can switch to the sleeve. I have joined Jenny Craig so I don't gain back anything as I can now eat with no restriction/limitation. Two weeks after my surgery, my body seems to always be in hunger mode.
    I want to go back to the gym mon-fri, but I am not sure how long I have to wait for the tissues to heal internally.
    Plus not sure if I can play hockey yet either. I feel great, but I just don't wanna mess anything up.
    I also have one stitch that did open from my abscess draining, but it seems to be slowly closing with what I am putting on.

    If anyone knows, please let me know, as I would love to start tomorrow

    Thanks for your time

    Mercedes



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    Gastric Sleeve Member bmiller140's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Bonnie
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    Dr. Chad Carlton
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    Default Re: How long do I have to wait to work out?

    You should ask your doctor. Everyone is different.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member HGfromOmaha's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Howard
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    03/19/2014
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    Dr. Ismael Cabrera
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    Default Re: How long do I have to wait to work out?

    I was told 6-8 weeks. I started about 4 weeks out, if I remember right, and have had no problems.

    But, you can call your doctor and see what they say. 2 weeks seems awful early and probably has some severe implications, especially if there are stitches involved.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member may97vas's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Stephanie
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    03/04/2014
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    Dr Paayal Mehta
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    Default Re: How long do I have to wait to work out?

    I was told 8 weeks as well, but each Doctor's policy is different. Best of luck to you!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member merc8dz's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Mercedes
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    08/28/2014
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    Dr. Quinones
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    Default Re: How long do I have to wait to work out?

    Thanks and gals and guy



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Emmers1974's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Emily
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    05/28/2014
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    Dr Northup
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    Default Re: How long do I have to wait to work out?

    I'm ready to go too Mercedes but I know it's way to early. I think my doctor's rule is 6 weeks...I'm asking him on Wednesday!
    "The journey of 1,000 miles begins with one step."




    Height: 5'10
    Highest weight ever (Nov 2013): 343
    Day of surgery: 320
    1 year surgaversary: 224 and 70 inches gone



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    Gastric Sleeve Member niamh's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: How long do I have to wait to work out?

    Given that you don't have an internal staple line like those of us who had the sleeve, your risks may be lower, but your doc will be able to advise. You could also do a google for recovery after laporascopic surgery.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member rhill2901's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: How long do I have to wait to work out?

    The biggest concern you have is risk of hernia and busting open your stitches. Be safe Mercedes, don't over exert during your healing process. I would wait at least a month before doing any strenuous exercises and absolutely no hockey playing girl! You want the next 4 months to go smoothly. )



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