J__ford

I thought I was "big boned" and tall so I should weigh more than others, turns out I was just fat.

That doesn't seem like much recovery time!! But I have read other posts and people are going back to work after a week or two. I bet you will do fine! A friend of mine that had this done said she was ready to go back after two weeks.

I am telling very few people! My immediate family and a few close friends. I am trying to keep the girls at work in the dark, but I know they will wonder where I am for 4 weeks! I really don't know why I am hiding it. Im not ashamed of it, but I just don't want to deal with the questions before the surgery. You are off work for 4 weeks? Just curious why? I am under the impression that there is little down time. Am I wrong?? Just tell people you are watching what you are eating...that's my plan. Yes, my Doctor reccomends 3-4, and my boss was fine with 4, so I am taking it! I don't feel too bad about it, because our company requires you to take one week of vacation before your sick leave will kick in. I have tons of sick leave because I've never taken any.

I am telling very few people! My immediate family and a few close friends. I am trying to keep the girls at work in the dark, but I know they will wonder where I am for 4 weeks! I really don't know why I am hiding it. Im not ashamed of it, but I just don't want to deal with the questions before the surgery.

My surgery date is June 9th, and today starts my preop diet. The first week I have 2 protein shakes and one healthy meal a day. The second week I have 5 protein shakes per day. I'm not looking forward to the second week but I keep saying I can do ANYTHING for 7 days. I'm still scared and nervous about surgery, but reading these forums has helped me tremendously.

June 9th!!