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  1. 3 points
    I had a company event not long after my surgery. I just told them I had food restrictions post operation. I didn't tell anyone what kind of surgery it was, but there were no questions and everyone was cool about it. It depends on how much they know, I guess. Everyone on my team knew I was out for surgery, though I never got into specifics. When asked, I just said gastrointestinal - a true statement, but also vague enough it could be anything as far as they knew, and that I had restrictions during the healing process. These were all pretty new colleagues and none were personal friends, so maybe they would have asked more questions if they were close friends. Edited to add: You can always fake eating, if even saying the above is difficult. Put things on your plate, move them around. If there is anything you can eat, eat that and just play with the rest. Get a glass of wine and just never drink it.... that sort of thing.
  2. 1 point
    AmazonSleeved

    Virtual Trainer

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  3. 1 point
    ShoppGirl

    Anyone not need iron after bypass?

    Well I think it is sorta a guessing game because everyone’s body responds differently. I think the rule of thumb is that most people need it. I would be pressing my dr for a better answer for your unique circumstance.
  4. 1 point
    liveaboard15

    Activities 6-8 weeks post VSG

    I am just under 3 weeks post op here in Florida and i feel fine. I wouldnt have any issues really sitting in a plane or going walking around and i spent a good portion of the day yesterday at my local marina outside without issue. Only thing is i just make sure i have a good water bottle with me to get in all my fluids
  5. 1 point
    ShoppGirl

    How to survive company workshops?

    You can always just say you had stomach surgery but not what kind. And if they insist on knowing which surgery and you don’t want to tell them I believe it is the hiatal hernia surgery that is very similar to WLS post op in terms of pain and diet. Double check that though.
  6. 1 point
    kthorn1

    Activities 6-8 weeks post VSG

    That's so good to hear - makes me look forward to being where you are.
  7. 1 point
    suzannethemom

    DAY 1 Pureed Stage

    I know, the inconsistencies with food stages is ridiculous. It actually made me depressed last week when I read how quickly some people get to start eating puréed. I was feeling pretty sorry for myself and spent the entire day in my pajamas, LOL. It’s funny how the dumbest things can make me emotional. I can’t wait for my hormones to level out again.
  8. 1 point
    SleeverSk

    Nausea

    See your Dr this is not normal.
  9. 1 point
    Update: I went back and forth with one of my surgeon’s coordinators today and I had the Single Anastomosis Gastric bypass (aka mini gastric bypass) plus the gastric sleeve which together is the literal definition of the SASI procedure, so it appears that’s the name for it!
  10. 1 point
    lostmykeysinspace

    Bowel movement

    It took me 12 days to have my first bowel movement. I was told that while on clear liquids, not to worry about it. If it continued to be an issue once I started taking calories, try milk of magnesia for the first bowel movement and then drink miralax in the morning to keep myself regular. My doctor said when we can start eating a decent amount of veggies and getting our fiber in, it should stop being an issue, but until then, a lot of us need assistance.

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