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I would say at least 6-8 weeks. Need for your pouch to be healed. Walking is best for now. Ask your doc or nurse.

Welcome all. John from Rochester NY

This is what I use at he gym and when I mountain bike the trails near my house. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U0OFDC/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00 I did a lot of research and Polar seems to be a good brand. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Good to know. I'm really jonesing for some coffee. Even worse is I really miss DD iced coffee. Might have to see if they have SF flavored creamer. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Stitches on my tummy? I think they are ones melt away after a while. Never told if they needed to be removed. I did have a drain and they took that out at the hospital. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

They gave mean bottle for pain but I have yet to use it. I yet to be in any pain. Then again every body is different. I feel like nothing ever happened. Although I can say that my food intake has changed of course. I'm already down 25 lbs since the 4th. Key for me I have hitting the gym and walking about 1.5 to 2 miles a day. Very slowly at the gym trend mill. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

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Wish I could answer your question. Mine surgery was on a Tuesday and was told I could leave on Thursday but decided to day an extra day. So you might be able to go to RPO. I just started pureed foods an by Xmas eve/Xmas I might be able to do some sort of soft food like fish. It won't be much but it will be something. Good Luck on you new life!!!!! Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Saw my doc today and if I can tolerate it. Go for it. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Saw my doc today and if I can tolerate it. Go for it. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

I have my first post op appointment today. We'll see what the doc says. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

The idea of puréeing doesn't sound so great to me. I might give it a try. Did you purée the tuna also? Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

So I start pureed on Thursday. Well depends on what the doc says. With these foods you mentioned are you puréeing it or making it as mashed as possible? Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Thanks Punk.. I figured if I smashed it up enough I should be good to go. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

So my surgery was on Dec 4th. I think I'll be still at the puréed stage. Being part of an Italian family. I'm wondering if I might be able to get away with some sort of soft fish and maybe be able snick in a shrimp or two. Just looking for and ideas what I might be able to do. Thanks Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

My surgery was the same day as yours Lisa. I agree with you in the liquid/ Protein drinks are getting boring. Thursday is when I think I get to start puréed. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

What about DD iced coffee decaf? My norm was Splenda with cream. If I'm able to go back to it I guess skim milk might be the way to go. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

6 days post op I was able to sleep on my side. Still sore but was able to. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Not to sure about puréeing chicken. Looking at going tuna with hummus, cottage cheese, and some other things I'll talk over with my nutritionist. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Last day of this clear liquid nonsense and to some Protein. Hopefully these carnation Breakfast drinks a good. Still have to incorporate some Clear liquids. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

I told my close friends, people at work and of course immediate family. I received 100% support and prayers. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Get to go home today. On Clear liquids. What I get to choose that was on the tray? Well crystal light lemonade, hot tea, green Jello or beef broth. Beef broth had worse smell and I tried it and was nasty. Sticking with green jello and crystal light. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Another interesting thing was l never experienced any pain after the surgery. Just excited to start my new life. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I feel great and will be discharged today. I could have left yesterday and I should have, but felt more comfortable just to have stayed the extra day. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Feeling great. Bit sore but other that everything went well. Did my first walk an hour ago and then every 4 hours. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk