mrsflyboybs

I'm more concerned about lifting. If my core isn't strong enough it could put my back at risk. And we all know being overweight already puts our back at risk . It one thing being able to take a class (congrats btw) its another thing to be lifting and twisting for 12 hours a day. A class you can stop and go back to if you injure yourself. My job I'll have to go through all that workers comp crap and then have a physical agility test to go back to work. I'd much rather be bored out of my mind, continue my walks and my diet than go back to work too soon.

I had my surgery on the same day as you and I've also been having some horrible pain in my side. I called my RN and she said I was doing too much and just to rest. It's fine when I rest but once I get off the couch, Ouch! I have an appt on weds, please let us know what your Dr says!

Hello all! I work as an EMT in a very busy chaotic 911 system. So lots of bending moving twisting. My Dr swears all I need is 4 weeks off. That seems like such a short time based on my job. I'd like to hear how much time people got off and if they had any complications after going back too soon. Thanks in advance!

My Dr gave me an Rx for liquid colace (for the love of God don't take it if you can help it!) and also suggested Milk of Magnesia which works wonders. It's like pooping out soft fluffy clouds....and butterflies.

Fitness pal really helped me prepare for my surgery! Plus I love having friends on there, it makes me feel more accountable to myself. I'm mrsflyboybs

I'm 13 days post op and have major bubble gut! I only drank Crystal light prior to surgery and that's what I'm drinking now. My tummy sounds like Chewbacca is fighting his way out! It's pretty amusing, actually....

Hello all! I don't have questions(yet) its just nice to meet people who are going to or have had the surgery through the military. My surgery was done by Dr Bui on Travis AFB on April 16, 2012. Unfortunately my surgeon deploys next week and I feel like I don't have a lot of support through the bariatric program. Most of the nutrition classes are in the middle of the day when getting childcare is hard. And everyone is in their 50-60s it seems. It's nice to know I'm not the only one out there. : )

Natural- where did you get yours done at?

I think I over did it. Hopefully the pain goes away soon. Now I wonder if 4 weeks is truly enough time before I go back to work. I work as an EMT in the 911 system and it's all bending and twisting all day long. Plus lifting patients, equipment , etc. my dr is adamant that I only need 4 weeks but after all this I wonder if I need more time?

I'm a military dependent and had my sleeve done at Travis AFB in CA. Id like to hear other people's experience through the military.

Hello all! I've had some moderate to severe pain in my right side. It increase with movement and it hurts to breathe deep. I called my bariatric nurse and she said I was doing too much around the house and with my son. Its been 3 days now and I think I may have to go to the ER. Am I being a hypochondriac? I'm 13 days post op.

Thanks ladies! I have no idea why I called it a pouch. I guess it's the pain meds talking. I'm glad there's other people out there in my boat. I had my surgery through the air force and like many thing in the military, there's not a lot of wiggle room (in regards to Protein intake) and not much in the way of support.

Ooh I'd love an add too! It's nice to see everyone's progress! My name is mrsflyboybs

Hello all! I am two weeks post op and I have no appetite whatsoever. I'm sure I'm not getting enough fluids. I drink a little at a time and then the "burps" start. They're very uncomfortable! I keep trying, but on top of the burps I also have this fear that I'm going to stretch out my pouch. I'm feeling down about the whole thing. Any words of wisdom ?

I love how you can scan bar codes! And all the Protein Shakes are on there! ( even GNC and unjury)

Unjury is pretty tasty. I mix the strawberry sorbet with crystal light punch.