Following a whipple procedure how long before you can play sports again?

You have to : Speak to your surgeon , most of the surgeons will allow progressively do simple work out not vigorous exercises

10-12 weeks: Whipple procedure is done for tumor in the head of the pancreas or duodenum and is a major procedure with a fairly high rate of complications. Most are done open but some are done laparoscopically or by robotic surgery. The recovery, assuming no complications that delay recovery, is 6-8 weeks, then gradual increase in activity. You do not state what sport, but play it safe, check with your md.