When Can I Start Exercising After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

exercise after gastric sleeve surgery

Physical activity is a critical part of everyone’s weight maintenance – regardless of undergoing bariatric surgery or not. Not only does physical activity burn calories (a huge benefit!), it’s also great for cardiovascular health, improving mood, and helping with sleep issues.  Physical activity also combats weight gain after gastric sleeve surgery and constipation after gastric sleeve surgery.

While it’s important to get as much physical activity as you are able, you should not rush into it.  Your doctor will clear you for exercise after surgery when you are ready.  This time can vary from patient to patient and for that reason, it’s important for you to work with your medical team to create an individualized plan.

Below are a few of our favorite low impact forms of physical activity:

  • walking
  • swimming
  • cycling
  • elliptical training
  • pilates
  • yoga

We’d love to hear from you! What are you favorite ways to exercise?

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Gastric Sleeve Protein Shakes

“How do I get protein after gastric sleeve?” is a question clients ask constantly. And rightfully so – it is so important.  Protein shakes are great for post-op gastric sleeve patients.  Since protein intake is important, protein shakes make it quick and easy to be sure you are filling up on good-for-you protein.  If you’re short on time, we have scoured the market in search of the best ready made or one step (add liquid) gastric sleeve protein shakes .

Here’s a list of our top 5 Fast and Go Protein Shakes! 

  1. Premier Protein

    • Nutritionals: 160 calories, 30g protein, 1g sugar
    • What we like:
      • Ready made.
      • Low sugar content – important!
      • Three distinct flavors.
      • A patient favorite!
  2. UNJURY Protein Powder

    • Nutritionals: 100 calories, 21g protein, 3g sugar (chocolate)
    • What we like:
      • Easy to make – just add water or unsweetened almond milk (our favorite!).
      • Six distinct flavors, including unflavored which is great to add to other foods.
      • Kosher
      • Savory flavor available.
  3. GNC Pro Performance Lean Muscle Meal

    • Nutritionals: 190 calories, 30g protein, 1g sugar (chocolate)
    • What we like:
      • Ready made.
      • Widely available.
      • Low sugar content – important!
  4. Bariatric Advantage Ready To Shake

    • Nutritionals: 150 calories, 27g protein, <1g sugar (chocolate)
    • What we like:
      • Ready made.
      • 7 flavors to choose from.
      • Tailored to bariatric patients.
      • Low sugar content – important!
  5. About Time Protein Powder

    • Nutritionals: 100 calories, 24g protein, 0g sugar (chocolate)
    • What we like:
      • Easy to make – just add water or unsweetened almond milk (our favorite!).
      • MANY flavors (over 12!) to choose from.
      • Tailored to your lifestyle: vegan or whey protein options available.
      • Available in bulk.
      • Sweetened with Stevia.
      • Unflavored available.
      • Low sugar content – important!

We love hearing from you! Please share your favorites in the comment section below.

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