You should plan at least three days of inactivity to recover from the procedure and to allow symptoms to resolve. We advise patients to wait until they are able to tolerate suitable volumes of fluid before resuming exercise to minimise the risk of dehydration. We encourage low to moderate intensity exercise during weeks 1-2 post-ESG, with a return to higher intensity exercise possible after one month.
Most patients are able to return to work within the week (unless travelling from interstate, as you are required to remain in Sydney for the 7-10 days following your procedure). You may be able to resume normal activity sooner or later than this depending on how quickly your body adjusts to the ESG.