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Our book said 3 weeks but my surgeon said it was up to me and when I felt comfortable and able to tolerate pain. I had no troubles 1 week out.

Sleeved Nov 13. No complications until trying to advance my diet post op week 1 to 2. Have been vomiting quite a bit since (so for 10 days). Had to get IV fluids earlier this week. Hardly able to eat or drink. Do ok on clears but not much else (not even Protein drinks). Dr is aware. Going to call again tomorrow. Sigh. It's been hard. I'm praying this is something I'll look back on in 3 months and say it was worth it or no regrets. Right now I'm just sick and sad. The plan was to go back to work today...but I'm taking a couple more weeks off.

I've had a lot of people say the same to me. It's frustrating because they don't understand. I started at 42.2 but during my 6 month preop, I lost 43 lbs and am now a 38.4 bmi. I've been asked by several if I won't do surgery now. I still have 90-100 lbs to go! I've made it this far...I'm not backing out now!

I'm on day 10. Staying strong but today was rough. If I'm able to stay on top of my shakes, like at home, then have no troubles. Today at work I left my soy milk out and didn't drink enough shakes. By the time I got home, I was ready to bust into the quick unhealthy freezer meals. But I made some broth and a shake instead. This liquid diet (which is 99% sweet) is for the birds!!!

The grape and kiwi strawberry propel are amazing too!! they have mandarin orange too!

Definitely!!!!

Congrats! I'm the 13th also!

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@wannabethinsoon Yes! I'm about an hour and half north of Kansa city! I'm having my surgery at Heartland in St. Joseph with Dr. Hornbostel on Nov 13th!!

Completed preadmission testing Monday. Today was my EGD, went well! Tomorrow is my first day of a 2 week liquid diet. Friday is my appt with bariatric nurse practitioner to review everything pre and post op. Then the waiting gone til Nov 13! I can't believe it's this close....so excited!

Congrats!! Did you take 2 weeks off? Do you feel ready to go back to work? I am taking 2 weeks but my surgeons office just told me 2-4 depending on how I feel. I don't get paid time off so I want to return ASAP but I don't want to be unrealistic either!

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I would call the doctors office and find out for sure. Insurance approval was half the battle for me. My surgeon wouldn't set a date until insurance approved.

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