Seattle1880

I am 48 yo and was 221 before 2/24/11 sleeve. I had the sleeve done with a laproscopic procedure (not sure if they are all done laproscopically now but that is definitely the way to go). I decided I was bored and didn't have anything to do so I returned to work the following Monday afternoon, 2/28/11, 4 days post surgery. My tummy was a little sore but it would have been sore regardless of whether I was sitting on my couch or sitting on my office chair. I spent most of 2 days post surgery napping and then I was ready to go. I didn't have to do any heavy lifting but after 2 weeks of limiting my lifting to 20 lbs I felt fine carrying a heavy bag of dog food or a load of laundry. I'm not suggesting that you should do it, but I am a single and didn't really have anyone around to carry my dog food. I think if you have the emotional strength to have the surgery you have the strength to figure how to do whatever else you need to do to support it.