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Hi it all depends on your body my surgeon said it can take up to 6 - 8 weeks to heel but although I have been off for 3 weeks and go back tomorrow to work I could have went back after my first week, I feel great and my hubby wanted me to wait until after I had my two week follow up with my surgeon and my primary doctor now thats over I go back to work tomorrow. I will be 3 weeks post opt tomorrow where has the time flown, as far as compressed garments my surgeon said that I did not need one although the nurse gave me a stomach binder so I took it off and felt better. Congrats on your choice to be healthy.

I am glad that everyone is dong well and recovering well. Continue to take one day at a time and walk , each day does get better and drink water. Welcome to your new healthy life and welcome to the losers bench.

I agree with the other post it is all the fluids they pump in yo you to prevent dehydration the water will come out send I was told nit yo weigh myself the first week because of the surgery fluids.

Hi I use a heating pad and gasx strips.

I agree with the other post I'm 3 weeks post opt as of this Monday and I am off all diabetic medications, off high cholesterol meds and a half of blood pressure medications this surgery was a life saver your going to do great we are all keeping a seat for you on the losers bench.

I agree and you are correct thank god you ask questions

Hi this is normal because you are taking in only fluids not solids it will return my return after 5 days if surgery by the wY welcome to the losers bench.

I agree each day does get getter I'm almost 3 weeks post opt this Monday and I feel great, remember to walk and sip once the gas is out you will feel great good luck and keep us posted. Welcome to the losers bench.

2 cute to bebig. passing that gas I know made you feel better, you will see everyday does get better. Keep us posted and congrats again to you and everyone else.

MommieD I'm glad that your doing well, take one day still a time your body is adjusting, congrats on your weight lost.

Your thoughts are normal stay focus you are making the choice to be healthy you got this take one day at a time your worth it as well as your health good luck to you all .

I agree with the above statements stay focus take one day at a time, this is your life changed not theirs so they do not understand. This is one of the main reasons I didn't tell anyone but my husband and kids. It's no ones bud insets and you always have haters as well as people who don't understand or don't want to. Good luck .

Hang in there you will see everyday does get better, congrats that you all have decided to get healthy wishing you all a speedy recovery.

I took 3 weeks off but I could have went back in a week I felt great once the gas came out I was feeling great, I had no problems with during the bathroom or keping anything down the only problem I had was a back ached but that's gone now and I'm 20 days post opt.

Update hello everyone I'm doing great just came back from my first post opt appointment my doctor says I'm doing great he wants me to up my calorie intake to 800 a day which I feel is impossible I can barely eat 1/2 cup of anything, I have lost 30 pounds in two weeks. I'm staying focus and taking one day at a time, thank you al for your support .

I'm doing the same my husband hid it lol.

When I got tired of injecting myself 5 times a day with insulin, and seeing my brother who is 43 have a heart attack and he is a fitness instructor with diabetics.

Good luck you hot this wishing you a speedy recovery.

Congrats to you all , please remember don't drink you don't want anything in your system good luck you got this.

This is excellent thank you for sharing.

YOU FIND THEM IN THE LUNCH MEAT SECTION AT MJEIRER

I agree with the above statements research everything and consider your health issues as well as speak with your surgeon. Acid reflex as well as my other heath issues involving diabetics 2 , high blood pressure factured in my choice. I am now off all diabetic medications after only being 15 days post opt. Good luck with your choice and congrats on your choice t be healthy.

I really would not stock up on too much of anything because your taste will changes, after surgery, I have wasted so much money on sugar free pop sickles, pudding, protein drinks as well as unjury that I am now giving them away to my nieces and nephews, trust me you will get sick of chicken and beef broth and i am only 16 days post opt. I would buy some chicken broth or make your own from chicken, chicken breast, sugarfree pop sickles / jello. and sugar free applesauce but dont buy to much you already have eggs and your going to need that as well. Good luck.And peanut butter is good for you.

My hubby just bought me these they were on sale at Mjeier for 3 for $5.00 to give me a different protein taste.

LOL ask your surgeon does he use a drain, how long is your expected stay in the hospital, how does he feel about your selection of procedure is it the best one for you. What support does his program offer. Good luck.