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After the surgery, they did put compression things on my legs to prevent the clots. I had to take them on and off when I wanted to get up and walk. The first day I needed help getting them on and off, but after that I was able to do it myself. I am sure the hospital you will be at will have them too.

She may be on to something here because I didnt cheat on my pre-op either and was walking as soon as I got out of the hospital too and had no issues. So maybe this will do the trick =)

I think your concerns are valid and common. I always get sick from anesthesia and so I kind of expected it with my sleeve surgery (and I threw up for almost an entire day after I had my sleeve). It was awful! Blood clots are scary too which is why you have to get up and out of that bed to walk around. I am so happy with the sleeve and a few months from now, you will not even be thinking about all the what ifs. Good luck to you.

I took one week off after the surgery, but the day after I was out of the hospital I felt fine and was out doing my thing (at a slower pace of course lol). I think everyone is different. I have also had 2 c-sections that I felt fine with afterward so I think maybe my body was used to surgery. Good luck to you =)

I eat whatever I want, but in small portions. I would be miserable if I only could eat yogurt and protein bars. @UTGAL99 - great reasons for choosing the sleeve!

I definitely love my sleeve and I love to eat. However, with the sleeve it is impossible for me to overeat. I simply cannot get it down.

Go for the first date available. The sooner you get through the start of this procedure, the closer you will be to happiness. The pre and immediate post-op diets suck, but as soon as you get back to regular food, you will be soooo happy you did it =) Good luck!

Thanks for the reply!

Do you think that the same plan (weight lifting as opposed to doing cardio) would work for a woman? Thanks =)

I know that QVC sells Spanx. Not sure if they deliver to Canada? Good luck =)

I had the same post-op plan and it was torture!! I am almost 2 months out now and I started to eat regular food without any issues (with the exception of some foods that I was told I cannot eat until 4 months or 6 months out). I feel your pain I tried to keep myself as busy as possible so I wouldnt think about it. The restrictive eating thing is probably more of a mental thing than a physical thing, but it still was so hard for me to wrap my mind around that. Good luck!

Congratulations on deciding to do what you think will make your life improve. I just got sleeved 4 weeks ago tomorrow and I am very happy so far. I also have 2 small children at home. I would say that by one week post-op, I was back to normal at home with the exception of needing help with diaper changes on my 2 year old because we are not supposed to lift until 4 - 6 weeks post-op. Good luck and best wishes to you!

My girls are 7 and 2. I told them I had to go to the hospital to have surgery on my stomach. The older daughter did not ask any questions at all. I think if you make a big deal about something, the kids will make a big deal. My baby girl just wants to kiss my boo boo =)

Thank you for all of the information! This post is a keeper =) Tons of great comments!!!