Ducky07

I know! Can you believe it??

I also took four weeks and, like Teka2011, am fortunately being paid. My surgeon said 2-3, my primary care doctor said 4 and said she'd sign off on whatever the surgeon didn't approve. I was out 2 1/2 weeks with my gallbladder surgery and was *exhausted* when I went back, so I figured 3 weeks, minimum. My job is not terribly physically active, but families can be demanding and there is a fair amount of bending and reaching...plus the ongoing possibility of being kicked by a toddler who doesn't want his ears touched!

Days 2-3 were the worst. I'm on day 8 now, and it's definitely gotten easier. Still have some times where I'm really hungry, but (most of) the cravings have gone away. It helps that I've lost 7 pounds in the past week!

Oh--also--I spoke to the surgeon's nurse, and she told me stomach upset is not uncommon when you start the shakes. According to her, it's either the body adjusting to the high-protein, low-carb deal, or a possible lactose intolerance (which runs in my family). If I'm still having issues on Monday, they'll switch me to a different brand. Never thought to ask if it could be gallbladder-related, mine's been out for more than five years.

I hear you! The first night of liquids, when I was driving home, I swear every sign on the road was for one restaurant/fast food joint/pizza place or another. And I found myself thinking, "How would they ever know?" BUT...over the summer during the pre-testing/jumping through insurance hoops stage, I went through a very big "@$% it all, I'm having surgery soon so I'm gonna eat what I want" phase...and gained 9-10 lbs. When I went back in for a visit with my surgeon, he wouldn't schedule surgery until I started losing again. I definitely don't want to get to the hospital the day of and have him cancel because I gained again! As for the weight tracker--I just figured it out, we'll see if works when I post this. On the web-based boards (not the iPad app) at the very top of the page on the right, there's a blue header that has an envelope, your avatar and your profile name. If you click on the down arrow next to your name, a pull-down menu with a bunch of different options appears. Go to "My Tickers" and follow the directions. (BTW, I didn't know either until I saw your question and started investigating )

Also January 9th here, and on day 3 of the liquid diet. I haven't gnawed off anyone's arm yet, so I figure I'm doing pretty good!

Another January 9th RnYer here. On day three of the pre-op liquid diet, which is going so-so. (Causing some stomach upset.) Had some broth tonight for a change--who knew fat free, reduced sodium chicken broth would ever taste so good??!!

I also have PCOS. RnY scheduled for January 9th.