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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Maintenance Timeframe

sunshinesoprano
sunshinesoprano Posts: 66 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello. I had my 2 week post-op appointment today and was released to exercise (low impact aerobics) by my doctor. I've been eating just under or over maintenance and I've lost a couple pounds.
How long should one eat at maintenance after a laparoscopic surgery? I've had very little problem and am healing well. I do have a lifting restriction of nothing over 10 lbs for 2 to 3 more weeks.
I want to continue my weight loss but not at the expense of healing.
Thank you.

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  • NovusDies
    NovusDies Posts: 8,940 Member
    Chances are it is up to you now and it sounds as if you have played this smartly. If you are planning on exercise I would continue at maintenance for 3 days while you start, if you are feeling good I would then go to half deficit days for 3 days, and if you are still feeling good resume your full deficit.

    If you have any doubts you should contact the nurse because I am not a medical professional.
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