Talieanne

I Did clear liquids for a week after (really 5 days), then full liquids for a week, now I'm at soft and probably won't get the go ahead for more regular foods until at least my one month check up. I did have a lot of gas pain the first week or two. Now at three weeks and am just getting part of that hungry feeling back. Usually it is just my tummy telling me to drink more water! Or at least that's what I'm telling myself. Lol. Just realize that your stomach is probably swollen and tender and so you have to be kind to it. I think I had yogurt as part of my full liquid after a week though...

So I went and saw the doctor. He sent me to the urgent care for fluids... woops! He did give me an extra week though. He made it seem like he wasn't even told about me asking for more time and that he was going to talk to his office staff about them not doing that to future patients. I really like my surgeon, but his office staff... not so much.

I did go out using fmla, but that only protects me while the doctor says I can be out. My employer is fine with me taking more time... the doctor is the one who wants me to go back. I don't really understand why he is pushing so hard for me to go back when I am telling him I'm not ready yet.

So I had my sleeve on 7-22-15 and have really been having a hard time getting my energy levels back up. I have been walking, taking my vitamins, getting in my protein and fluids, but still just can't kick this exhaustion. Even going to the store for 30 minutes leaves me weak and shaky. Maybe I just need more time, but the problem is my surgeon doesn't think so. They initially only gave me one week off, but I had to fight for two because I told them going back to work on clear liquid wasn't an option. Now I am just starting soft foods at two weeks, but feel like I still need more time to get back to feeling more normal. They are pretty much refusing to write me off for one more week, but I am going in tomorrow to meet with the surgeon. Has anyone else had this issue with being forced back to work before you were ready? I feel really stuck.

I was sleeved pretty close to you. 7-22. A lot of up and downs so far, but I know it will be worth it in the long run. Message me if you'd ever like to chat. Oh! 28 y.o. married with one daughter and I live in St. Louis area. Hopefully headed to AZ in the next few years. Nice to meet you ☺

Hello! I was sleeved on 7-22-15. Down 22 pounds so far yay! I'm all also looking for others to help keep and stay motivated. Anyone use my fitness pal and want to add each other? Let me know

I only had 3 incisions. Not sure if that is the norm, but a Co worker had the sleeve and had 5. Not sure why I ended up with 3.

I live in the St. Louis area and was sleeved 7-22.

Full self pay in St.Louis was 11,000