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The first week can be a real bear. Once you get over that hump it isn't so bad. Best of luck to you!

My consultation with Dr. Gangemi at UIC, and I’ll be starting the 6 month process in January. Anyone have experiences at UIC that they wish to share? Complications? Recommendations? TIA!

I just had the surgery last Friday and I'm considering going back to my desk job tomorrow (Thurs) for at least a half day. Not trying to brag, but the facts are I'm feeling great. I just flew half the day today and walked the airport terminal changes and drove around when I got home. I'll be back to work full time next Monday for sure. I had cleared working from home for two weeks but no way I'll need it. Everyone's different and your milage may vary.

I was certain I would be but everything moved so fast I didn’t have time. They gave me the sedative right before they took me and I was out like a light .

I did not. But many, many people do:) Very common.

Sounds like you are doing great! Hummus is yum!!!

Boy has it been a long time since I visited this site! A lot has happened since my surgery date. My frequency of use prior to surgery was all thanks to a pretty meaningless desk job that I was laid off of as of December 1. In the meantime, I have dealt with the triumphs and struggles of recovering from surgery, learning my new stomach and body, and trying to find another full time job. Just in case anyone is actually interested in my progress, here it is! This week is my seventh week since surgery. HW: 310, SW: 280.1, CW: 254.9 NSVs: My back fat doesn't rub together while I walk. I can no longer fit my size 24 skinny jeans, as they have turned out to be more like size 24 baggy jeans. I have never been more hydrated in my life. I am able to walk up a flight of stairs without wheezing. I can workout for longer without needing an inhaler. I have lost countless inches all over my body. I fit into clothes from my honeymoon in July of 2015 better now than I did then. Getting exercise is, and always will be, a work in progress. Taking my medicines religiously leaves a bit to be desired. If anyone is interested in a more in depth description of my recovery, please let me know! Hope everyone is well!

Totally agree! I'm a month post op and had the same concerns at first. I never felt restricted on liquids, and when I graduated to puree/soft solids last week I still didn't feel that "full" feeling. I started "normal" foods yesterday and dense proteins ABSOLUTELY fill me after a few bites and keep me satisfied for hours. It's a whole new world when you get to normal textures! Hang in there.

It's really, really nice to have the family support there to calm your nerves pre-op, and to advocate for you post-op. Studies have shown that people with family present post-op have more responsive nursing care. Sometimes your nurses will be very busy and you will really *appreciate* an advocate to help ask again for your requests! If they want to be with you, I'd go for it!

Yeah, I realized those were why I was deficient. And I did exactly as you suggested. And that's why I'm back on track.