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I had been told by several people to expect one to three weeks off work for a desk job. But it is sounding like a Lot longer. Is there a reason?

It depends in you your dr. I had some issues when eating food . Developed an ulcer . I been having testing done to see why I develop pain when eating and vomiting . If no issues 2-3 weeks sounds good . I planned 3 and ended up 8 weeks going nm in May 12th.

I too was on board with getting the sleeve. However, I have severe GERD. I take two meds for it twice a day and they still don't help it. My surgeon wouldn't even consider doing the sleeve on me. Sure, I was upset that I couldn't get the sleeve, but I want to get rid of this terrible heartburn. I am scheduled to have the RNY on June 25th. I thought I would be excited about being thinner, but I am happier about getting rid of this reflux. Skinny is a bonus. Good luck on your journey!!!

I was in the same boat and I have not had one episode of acid reflux sense my RNY on March 3rd plus I have lose 45 lbs. good luck with your surgery

I had bad gerd prior to gastric bypass . When I talked to my surgeon he suggested the bypass because the sleeve tends to make acid reflux worse. I did go with my surgeons suggestion sense after my surgery I have not had reflux . I would consider the bypass . It will make you a heathy person .

I been off about 8 weeks I got short term disability .

I had my surgery on March 3rd as well I am down 39lbs yah . But I have been in a lot of pain my surgeon is looking into had an ultra sound and blood work waiting for results . Hoping everthing is good .

I am having laparoscopic gastric bypass. I am a teacher and am hoping to teach summer school, 6 hours a day, only 3 with kids, then 3 hours in meetings, only 4 days a week. Can I only take one week off after surgery? Would this be doable?

I think everyone is different . I have been off since surgery That was March 3rd . I've been sick with eating food now I might have kidney stones . It will be up to your dr and your body .

I had my rny in March 3 I had a stall for week 3 and 4 went to post op apt the dr said is was normal then I checked the scale about 3 days later dropped 5lbs now I been dropping about 1lb a day it is normal u will be fine soon you will melting .

I started adding Tabasco sauce in my purée phase and had spicy chili, didn't bother me

I think Wendy's chili is fine . I ate it on mine . I also added chilie to my food all the time on my puree stage .

Hey guys!! Update on me- did my VERY FIRST 5K today!! It was the color run in Orange beach.. Walked most of it but I'm so proud of myself! If I can do it, we all can! Pretty sore but so worth it

Awesome that is great .

Went to my 4week post op today I am down 31lbs. Yeah. I am now moving in to regular foods no more puree. I am so glad . I can believe a month as gone by already .

You guys I'm so sick of Protein shakes!!! It's to the point I can't even take a sip without gagging. I've tried different brands too ugh and the Isopure stuff is yuck! So I didn't get enough protein yesterday and today and BOY are my muscles SCREAMING at me. Hurts!

My dr took me off . I was the same way he wants me to get protein from food.

When did you start sleeping on your side again? Man I am about a week post op and all day today I was uncomfortable unless I was on my side.

I slept on my side since I came home it's the only way I could sleep.

Same here! Except on my right ugh I'm in years. You may have a hernia or pulled muscle

I had hernia the repairs at the time of surgery that I did not know I had. I call my surgeon .

How has the weight loss been for you . I am still at a stall.

Left side sharpe pain I have been having this sharpe stabbing pain under my left rib cage. It even hurts when I breath. I am 23 days post op from rny. Has anyone had this

Hey! They told me it's "normal" to have more pain on left If they did laparoscopic. But Today when I went to sit down I got a sharp intense pain on my RIGHT around rib cage area. I had been doing fine too! I called and waiting for the dr to call back....

Probably lifted too much.

Left side sharpe pain

I have been having this sharpe stabbing pain under my left rib cage. It even hurts when I breath. I am 23 days post op from rny. Has anyone had this

That is what my surgeon has me doing.

I got my surgery 08/13/13 and i have lost 92lbs but lately i been trying to drink my Protein but it make my stomach sick and i feel alot nauseas and feel very full and is uncomfortable feeling have any body had this feeling?

I had this issue so my dr took me off Protein shakes and I am getting my Protein by food. This was early on for me it started within my first two weeks post op .

Gas pains after surgery is awful walk walk walk it will help a lot.

Glad everything went well for everyone today.

I broke the stall! Woo! Down two lbs. good thing I didn't give up. However, I did workout too much and hurt my stomach so it's pretty sore now :/ I tried to jog...ugh! Just are puréed egg beaters with some cheese and turkey. Unfortunatly the turkey I used was kinda spicy- tummy Didn't like. Usually it sits well! I got a "farberware" single serve blender/processor and love it!

What kind of workout are you doing ?

Yeah i definitely didn't tolerate tuna. Try yogurt, cottage cheese and applesauce with a bit of Splenda, retried Beans and some cheese- those are all ones I have tolerated.

I did refried Beans . ( smashed beans) with a little cheese and I even had red chile on it I was great no issues. Yogart is Fine apple sauce is to . I am gonna try. Cottage cheese tomarrow . I am gonna try salmon for dinner . It is so hard to eat when u r not hungry .

I broke the stall! Woo! Down two lbs. good thing I didn't give up. However, I did workout too much and hurt my stomach so it's pretty sore now :/ I tried to jog...ugh! Just are puréed egg beaters with some cheese and turkey. Unfortunatly the turkey I used was kinda spicy- tummy Didn't like. Usually it sits well! I got a "farberware" single serve blender/processor and love it!

Awesome I am still the same . Just started on puree foods yesterday. Such a different filling in side. I have tried tuna and about an hr after after I eat my abdomen hurts. Gonna try different food. And see if that helps.

I was scared to try new foods as well . I am now 18 days post op by the time I was able to eat the soft foods I wanted food . It is so good . The Protein Shakes and my body did not agree all the time. My surgeon prefers me to eat Protein the. Drink . Unless I can't tolerate food . It will get easier .

Tonight is my second night in the hospital and I am hurting. The built up gas in my belly mixed with the pain of the incisions is very uncomfortable. I haven't been hungry nor thirsty, although I am drinking sips of Water now. I started walking the hallway only 2 hours after surgery. How long before this gas passes? How long before people start to feel better?

Mine lasted the entire day I woke up the third day feeling almost normal just sore the best thing for the gas is just to walk a lot .

Today I had my first preop apt. Dr said everthing looks

I am finally allowed to eat real food. Yah . Weight loss he said is going good 23 lbs down

Today I had my first preop apt. Dr said everthing looks