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This will be my first surgery as well, so I guess thats the scary part. I sleep on my stomach so that will be tough, but Im sure I can handle it. I have heard gas pains are pretty bad. Thanks for the response.

I hope I am one of those people who heals quick and doesnt have any complications. Thanks for the advice!

So dont get me wrong, I am so excited to have this surgery, but I dont deal with pain or being sick very well. How horrible was it like the 1st week post op? I am not going to back out of this, I already have my mind made up. Just want to prepare myself.

Yea I thought 4 weeks was a little extreme, especially because I work in a very relaxed environment. THanks!

Wow you answered both questions I had. I was also wondering how much time I should plan to be out of work. Thanks

I am planning to be sleeved in September, and trying to think of all the questions I have no, so hopefully I can obtain some good advice. I am wondering how much time should I plan to take off from work? I am a banker so my job is laid back, and I basically sit at my desk all day. My surgeon recomended taking off 4 weeks, which is just imposiible for me. I was hoping to be back to work within 10 days....Any input would be appreciated!

So, my surgeon wants me to lose 10-20 lbs before surgery. I am planning on having my surgery in September, but I do not have a scheduled surgery date yet. I have not started dieting yet. I have been going to my PCP for 4 months now, as a pre-req. for surgery. We have casualy discussed diet, but nothing major. I am going on Vacation July 9th-July 16th. In my mind I am thinking I will continue to eat as I want until I get back from vacation, then I will go into hardcore dieting. I know this is probably not a good plan....Anybody in the same situation...any advice? -Cassie