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The weight did not come on in 4 weeks ... you can't expect it to come off in 4 weeks. Stick to your surgeon's instructions and you will loose - I promise !!! We have all been there. Has your surgeon released you for exercise? Once you are out of the healing period and start your new life that is eating healthy and exercising it will all come off but this surgery is a tool to help you lose the weight - surgery alone will not do it, its a combo of diet and exercise

I just made it, I am 5'4", I weighed 216 and my BMI was 35 and I was totally cleared for surgery. I am 2 yrs post op and feeling great. Do what YOU want to do and of course what the insurance company will pay for. This was the best decision I ever made !!!!.

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Let is out.... you will feel much better. Leave it ALL behind you and forge forward and don't look back. There is a whole new world out there for you - grab it !!!!! Only YOU can so go for it

Has your doctor given you anything for the pain? When your body is in constant pain you do not heal as quick. If there is nothing surgically wrong I would as for more pain meds.

I cannot tolerate beef, pork, or chicken much, plus I don't have a taste for it anymore either. My taste buds really changed since surgery!

My sister and I had RNY surgery a year apart. When we dine together we order one meal and split it or we just order a small appetizer.

Also.... if you eat solids too soon you may have some really bad pains - its not worth it!!!

Follow your surgeon's directions, I can't stress how important that is. There are reasons why they want you on liquids, your stomach needs to heal .... plus you lose weight - isn't that what you wanted ?

You need to check with your employer but most states provide short term disability at 66 1/3% of your pay.

My surgeon after the first initial one-on-one visit (after the WLS class) gave me a check list of things I needed to complete prior to surgery. Some things need to be done a certain amount of days prior too - for example blood work. When scheduling your appointments make sure you tell them that you need to have your test or procedure done prior to your surgery date and usually they are pretty good at scheduling you in - at least I was with all the tests I needed done.

My surgeon always said "sip, sip,sip,sip,sip". A few weeks after surgery I once gulped by accident and it hurt. Now I'm 2 yrs post op and still do not gulp but can certainly take a way more than a sip at one time. Do what ever does not cause you discomfort. We are all different and can tolerate different things at different levels.

I was cleared to do anything after 4 wks. I am a quick healer .. but ... my surgeon said if it hurts then don't do it !!! Revisit the particular exercise in a week. I would call your surgeon back and INSIST on seeing him.

I have totally lost my taste for beef which I have no problem with. My taste buds have changed for the good I get my Protein through low fat cottage cheese, Beans, shakes, etc.