rdhlisa

Finally in onederland!

Sleeved dec 17 th

Start weight 251

Today 198

So happy scale is moving under 200!!!!!

Sleeved on December 17th

Down 49 pounds

Just started losing hair last week :-(

I have hypothyroidism and my hair goes thru cycles of loss bc of that, and now it's really coming out!

Hoping it doesn't last!

Going to try increasing Protein and start taking Biotin.< /p>

Wow

Congrats on over 100 lb loss!

You should be proud n feel great!

I can't wait to be there

Sleeved 12/18 and down 30 lb so far

One day at a time!

It is a good idea to get emotionally ready

It's not easy to change eating habits

Not having carbs has been hard

I was a big Pasta , pizza person!

Now I have to do Protein protein and more protein

That's been the most difficult thing to adjust to.

That's great that you have help

It will be a breeze for you

I had to cook, clean, do laundry etc

Take advantage of the help the first week out

Luckily I don't have sleep apnea so they cancelled my second sleep study :-)

The first one I could not sleep there at all

It was a long night

I got thru all of the appointments with taking a few half days at work

They schedule as many appointments as they can all on one day if u ask

They really put you thru a lot of testing

After all the appointments are done it's such a good feeling that you are almost there

You will be there before you know it!

Hi

I'm 47, and 5' 6 1/2 inches tall

My starting weight 251

After two week pre op liquid diet I lost 12 lbs

4 weeks out on Tuesday and I am now 221

So all together down 30

Dr O'Connell says 6 weeks out of work

Well, I kind of went back at 3 weeks

I'm a single mom and need the income!

I'm a dental hygienist in a very busy office

They wanted medical clearance for me to come back and dr oconnell would not give it

So my work decided to let me come back early because they are short handed

The first day was ok, I was just very tired when I got home.

Tomorrow is a 12 hour day and I hope it's kind to me lol

As for pain meds,,,

I did get them in the hospital.

They have you self dispense when you feel you need it. I did use it bc I was in a fair amount of pain the three days I was there.

Once I got home I didn't really need any pain meds at all.

It was just uncomfortable , esp sleeping on my back.

Give it a few days home and there is not any pain. I have a broken tailbone and herniated discs in my lower back and that hurts way more!

If you think of any other questions feel free to ask

I did find it helpful for me to do a lot of stock up shopping before the surgery

It's just me and my 15 year old so not lots of help here

Don't know what your situation is

I got all heavy items such as kitty litter, laundry detergent , can good, as well as stocking up freezer, fridge for my daughter as well as items I needed like broth, Jello, Protein powders, etc.

Hope this helps

Hi

Dr O'Connell was a very good surgeon

Surgery went well

No issues at all

He came in at least once a day as well as a couple of other drs he works with

Liked them all. Very good bedside manner

Was in cooper three full days

Daytime nurses were great, however nights were terrible. I had a room outside nurses station. So much noise!

Other than that it went well. Couldn't wait to get home and get sleep!!

Tuesday is my 4 week post op. Down 29 lbs so far. One puréed foods n hopefully soft foods after Tuesday

If you have any questions or need anything feel free to ask!

By 6 weeks out you will be in soft foods.

I'm 4 weeks out and starting soft foods myself.

I've been out to eat twice so far. The first time I got a cup if Soup and that was perfect.

I went out to lunch today and got an appetizer. It was two scallops and two shrimp grilled on a skewer. Perfect amount to fill me up and very soft and easy to get down. If you like seafood that might be a good choice. Low in fat and very soft. Any flaky or soft fish will be good as long as it's grilled or broiled!

You won't be able to eat to much so the family might notice you have barely touched your food.< /p>

Good luck!

Hi

May I be added to the December thread,

Dec 17 Th

Thx

Hi

Has anyone had surgery with dr brendan O'Connell in sj?

Had my surgery 12/17 at cooper

Hi

I'm looking for someone local to me to get some support going through the weight loss process.

I'm in voorhees nj

I used dr brendan O'Connell and had my surgery at cooper hospital on Dec 17th

Anyone have the same surgeon and live in my area?

Thanks!

My dr has me on prescription Pepcid 2x day

Seems to be working fine

Give that a try

Alright December Sleevers, I'm hoping that this title brings more people in so we can follow and encourage each other through our journeys. I am 40. I'm 5'4" and about 308 right now. I'd like to get to a healthy BMI which would be around 145. I'm hoping for a December 4th or 5th date with Dr. William Johnson. Everyone introduce yourselves! So far as of 11/02/13 Dec 02 Krysta03 Dec 02 gaslimgal Dec 02 jess9395 Dec 02 Annadette Dec 02 sookie Dec 02 Nurse_Bonnie Dec 02 doopa Dec 02 Jerzygurl Dec 03 Tasha420 Dec 03 SouthernCharm Dec 03 redilla42 Dec 03 skinnynewbecky2014 Dec 03 Sinderelly Dec 03 missmee Dec 03 Browneyedgurl Dec 04 L-in-NJ Dec 04 Healthbound Dec 04 Katdrox Dec 05 Blondiee Dec 05 Lioness813 Dec 06 kyholder Dec 06 harleychic Dec 09 De-jo Dec 09 AshleyMidwife Dec 09 Sweettart702 Dec 09 MShell Dec 09 Carlotta Dec 10 hopecomeswithtime Dec 11 liciamarie Dec 11 KaminaBlue Dec 11 Only1likeme Dec 11 soul2bleed Dec 11 Volfan Dec 11 dencob1 Dec 11 MnWin Dec 11 onedaycloser Dec 11 Scraglycat Dec 12 amills Dec 12 kellymoon Dec 12 honeylove Dec 13 Mommie4 Dec 13 amduc (and husband!) Dec 13 Under1star Dec 14 Sleevin It Dec 16 slvrsax Dec 16 elhudge Dec 16 Mfs Dec 16 MGR1852 Dec 17 Shelly70 Dec 17 Serenah DEC 17 Lisa66 Dec 17 ginnie290 Dec 18 Sns513 Dec 18 Nona337am Dec 18 gemgirl Dec 18 mija1980 Dec 18 Teachamy Dec 26 ReEstDec2013 Dec 27 Carmen1963 Dec 30 elsnanny No date yet: AtlantaRed beansmomma HoustonTexanFan AngiD fpmr96a SueRN Simpley_ke Vixey macman MonisNatural fmpr96a Tarheel79 SeniorMoment Coachk kan7525 caligirl3 Besleeve It

Alright December Sleevers, I'm hoping that this title brings more people in so we can follow and encourage each other through our journeys. I am 40. I'm 5'4" and about 308 right now. I'd like to get to a healthy BMI which would be around 145. I'm hoping for a December 4th or 5th date with Dr. William Johnson. Everyone introduce yourselves! So far as of 11/02/13 Dec 02 Krysta03 Dec 02 gaslimgal Dec 02 jess9395 Dec 02 Annadette Dec 02 sookie Dec 02 Nurse_Bonnie Dec 02 doopa Dec 02 Jerzygurl Dec 03 Tasha420 Dec 03 SouthernCharm Dec 03 redilla42 Dec 03 skinnynewbecky2014 Dec 03 Sinderelly Dec 03 missmee Dec 03 Browneyedgurl Dec 04 L-in-NJ Dec 04 Healthbound Dec 04 Katdrox Dec 05 Blondiee Dec 05 Lioness813 Dec 06 kyholder Dec 06 harleychic Dec 09 De-jo Dec 09 AshleyMidwife Dec 09 Sweettart702 Dec 09 MShell Dec 09 Carlotta Dec 10 hopecomeswithtime Dec 11 liciamarie Dec 11 KaminaBlue Dec 11 Only1likeme Dec 11 soul2bleed Dec 11 Volfan Dec 11 dencob1 Dec 11 MnWin Dec 11 onedaycloser Dec 11 Scraglycat Dec 12 amills Dec 12 kellymoon Dec 12 honeylove Dec 13 Mommie4 Dec 13 amduc (and husband!) Dec 13 Under1star Dec 14 Sleevin It Dec 16 slvrsax Dec 16 elhudge Dec 16 Mfs Dec 16 MGR1852 Dec 17 Shelly70 Dec 17 Serenah DEC 17 Lisa66 Dec 17 ginnie290 Dec 18 Sns513 Dec 18 Nona337am Dec 18 gemgirl Dec 18 mija1980 Dec 18 Teachamy Dec 26 ReEstDec2013 Dec 27 Carmen1963 Dec 30 elsnanny No date yet: AtlantaRed beansmomma HoustonTexanFan AngiD fpmr96a SueRN Simpley_ke Vixey macman MonisNatural fmpr96a Tarheel79 SeniorMoment Coachk kan7525 caligirl3 Besleeve It

I hope not!

Thanks!

My dr told me 6 weeks post op

My employer wanted a letter stating why I was going to be out if work

In the letter they said 6 weeks out of work!

Now my employer says I need a medical release to go back to work.

They don't want to be liable if something happens.

I see my dr in 10 days for a pre op visit

I'll have to have a talk with him!

I took one week vacation. Had my VSG on a Friday so with both weekends off I went back to work on post op day 10. Had no problems at all other than needing a little nap when I got home. I'm a nurse so I do have a physical job...just made sure I had people to help me do the heavy lifting.

Thanks for your info on your experience

Very helpful

My only issue is my dr told me 6 weeks post op at home! My employer wanted a drs note of why I would be missing work

In the letter they put 6 weeks recovery

Now my employer says I need a medical release from my dr stating I'm ok to return to work

Now I just have to convince my dr to allow me to work.

In 10 days I have my pre op visit with him

I'll have to see what he says

Thanks!

Lisa

Thanks for the info I'm going to look into getting disability My grocery bill might be slightly less , I still have kids to buy groceries for Good luck to you

I will be using std for work and including my surgery, I will be out of work for a total of 2 weeks, and I'm going to MX for my surgery.

I was on std for a prior hosp. I got 66%. They didnt take out taxes. Seemed to be the same take home. Best wishes.

I'm going to look into getting disability

My grocery bill might be slightly less , I still have kids to buy groceries for

Good luck to you

I'm facing the same dilemma...surgery 1/13/14 MD says 6 weeks...I can only stay out 4 weeks max

If it's a desk job with not much bending and lifting maybe they will release to to work after 4,

I work as a hygienist in a very busy dental office.

I'm up and down off of my chair very often, running around the office, lots of bending to clean etc.

I have to somehow convince my dr to allow me to work sooner than 6 weeks!

I won't be able to pay my rent or bills etc.

I live pay to pay, but need this surgery to be healthier.

You won't need a return to work authorization unless your workplace requires it (very typical if you are on short term disability).

Hopefully I can convince my doctor I am well enough to go back after three weeks

I should probably look into getting short-term disability benefits just in case has anyone had to do this?

I work as a dental hygienist in a very busy dental office. I'm on my feel a lot and busy with patients all day. Most of my days are until either 6 pm with one day a 12 hour day.

I'm hoping I can go back within 2 weeks .

I know I'm probably going to be tired and sore.

Anyone else have an advice for me?

Returning back to work after gastric sleeve -

My dr says 4-6 weeks before going back to work.

It seems like a long time! I don't think I can afford to stay out of work more than 2-3 weeks.

Financially it will not be possible.

I was just wondering how long most people stay out of work and are feeling up to working a full day