Regular exercise after sleeve gastrectomy is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and support weight control. The postoperative exercise programme should be planned to enable patients to safely start and gradually increase physical activity. Here are exercise recommendations after sleeve gastrectomy surgery:
Walking is one of the safest and most effective exercises that can be applied after sleeve gastrectomy. Initially, starting with short distances and at a slow pace, distance and speed can be increased over time. In addition, light strength exercises can be useful for maintaining muscle mass and getting stronger. Arm, leg and trunk exercises with low weights can help stabilise and strengthen the body.
Stretching exercises can relax the body
Stretching exercises are one of the important practices after surgery as they increase the flexibility of the muscles and improve mobility. Yoga, pilates and stretching exercises can help relax and stretch the body in the period after sleeve gastrectomy surgery.
When determining and implementing your exercise programme, it is important to strictly follow your doctor's recommendations. Regular check-ups and keeping in touch with your doctor in the postoperative period can help you create a healthy exercise programme.
The exercise programme after sleeve gastrectomy should be personalised depending on the patient's physical condition, postoperative recovery process and health status. Since each individual's physical abilities are different, the exercise programme should be tailored to individual needs by the specialist doctor or a physiotherapist.