Weight Loss Surgery and Trumpet Playing

adonnadon

Has anyone had bariatric surgery? I'm interested in hearing experiences with getting the "sleeve". I understand I will need to lay off the horn for a few weeks as I heal, but am wondering if anyone has had any problems playing after the healing process.

Thanks!
Adonna

Trumpetingbynurture · Heavyweight Member Joined: 18 Nov 2015 Posts: 897

Not directly related and not personal experience, but I have heard that some people who have lost a significant amount of weight notice some changes in endurance etc because there is less cushion in the chops.
So you may find you need a new to find a rim profile and possibly even diameter or alpha angle if you lose any notable weight of your face.
I don't think it's a big issue, just something to be aware of

adonnadon · Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 6:04 pm Post subject:

Thank you!

amzi · Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 9:19 pm Post subject:

I lost a 5th off my range and have had a devil of a time trying to reclaim it over the course of 3 years. My problems came with complications to my surgery that you shouldn't experience. Make sure you get into a good exercise program as quickly as possible and stick with it. That's the key to recovery. I lost 130 pounds after my gastric sleeve and have managed to keep the vast majority off.
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JVL · Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2017 11:43 am Post subject:

hello
at term, you'll be in better health and shape.
but at the beginning, the time that your hormonal processes adjust, you may feel some fatigue.
know also that while your adipocytes will release their fats, a lot of toxics that were in the food, water, drugs etc. you ingested years ago will go in the blood circulation and may give you some negative symptoms.
try to find a good specialist, with healthy treatment.
best

adonnadon · Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2017 6:12 pm Post subject:

Thank you all for your comments and suggestions!

christiwans · Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:35 am Post subject:

Doug Elliott · Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:37 am Post subject:

As I see it there are three different questions here. The first is how much time you should take off just for the fact of having surgery. Second, what kind of energy will you have in your recovery and continuing weight loss. And third, how long will it take to get your chops back from not only the time off, but also the effects of continuing weight loss and the adjustments that will be necessary for that.

I don't have any personal experience with any of that, but I have known some players who have been through weight loss. My impression is that it never feels the same... But that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Just_Another_Hack · Regular Member Joined: 27 Feb 2023 Posts: 40 Location: USA

1) Far better to lose the weight without surgery. Many many complications come from bariatric surgery. Avoid it unless you can't.

2) Weight loss means your chops will shrink slightly. Consider going to a narrower diameter over time.
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