Avoid lifting anything heavier than 20 to 30 pounds, or doing push or pull motions such as vacuuming, during the first six weeks after surgery. Avoid heavy work such as lifting, carrying or pushing heavy loads for the first three months after surgery. Avoid sitting and standing without moving for long periods.

How long do you have to take off work after gastric bypass?

Typically, we recommend that patients wait between 1-2 weeks (for Lap-Band procedures) to 2-4 weeks (for stapled procedures such as gastric sleeve or bypass) before returning to their jobs. This assumes that the job does not require strenuous activity.

Can you go back to normal after gastric bypass?

What Will the Recovery Be Like? Most gastric bypass surgery is laparoscopic, which means the surgeon makes small cuts. That makes for shorter recovery time. Most people stay in the hospital for 2 to 3 days, and get back to normal activities in 3 to 5 weeks.

What are the dos and donts after bariatric surgery?

Dont: Immediately Start Eating Regular Food Only consume clear liquids at room temperature. Stick to small volumes to avoid discomfort. Add mild liquids into your diet, such as milk (dairy or nondairy), broth, and yogurt. Begin introducing finely pureed foods into your diet.

Is gastric bypass surgery a major surgery?

Bariatric surgery is an effective tool for long-term weight loss in patients with obesity; however, it is a major surgery that does carry with it some short- and long-term side effects.

Why cant you drink carbonated drinks after bariatric surgery?

We ask that patients do not risk stretching their pouch and refrain from drinking all carbonated beverages after surgery. Carbonated drinks are often high in sodium and have no nutritional value, so we recommend not drinking any of them, including calorie-free ones, at least 30 days before surgery.

Can you eat scrambled eggs after bariatric surgery?

Youll eat a soft diet between weeks three and four after surgery. During this phase, youll continue to prioritize protein, but youll be able to get the nutrient from foods including scrambled eggs, hummus, and tuna/chicken salad with low fat mayo.