Are there activity restrictions following bariatric surgery procedure?
A. Yes, strenuous activity after a bariatric surgery procedure should be avoided until you are healed. Walking, however, is a required activity at this stage of recovery. You are advised not to drive, if you are taking pain medication other than Tylenol. At your first follow-up visit, your doctor will determine when you can return to work, but most people return to work three to six weeks after the initial bariatric surgery procedure.
