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I'm scheduled for Oct 24th. Both excited and nervous.
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Please point out to me where I said anything about beer?? I'll wait...exactly I didn't! I understand why they don't that wasn't a question. I merely asked for peoples experiences who had. Don't you think if I read I couldn't drink for a year I continued reading as to their reasons listed?! Thanks for including your experience, but next time I could do without all the assumptions and extra. Just so you know I wasn't looking to drink because if I wanted to I wouldn't have posted a post for permission as I'm an adult. Rather I wanted to read about others direct experiences. Just curious like that.
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I'm well aware the size of my stomach! As a mother not even going to bother answering this! A simple answer SPECIFICALLY to the question would have been appreciated NOT the sarcasm.
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I have a stressful desk job. I am taking 6 weeks. Taking this time to build my routines and focus on getting in my Protein and fluids.
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I was peteified. Never had general anesthesia before. I remember moving onto the operating table and the anesthesiologist asking if I was comfortable and then he told me to put the oxygen mask over my mouth and that was it.
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I'll chime in even though I'm not going to say anything really all that different!

I took off roughly two weeks. I manage an IT department for a company, so my job is primarily behind a desk. I actually came back in a couple of days early, took a day off, and then was back full time (I'd been keeping up with email from home, but not doing any actual work-work).
Dude... those first few days...
They were exhausting. Even sitting behind a desk and pounding a keyboard, I found myself worn the fuck down. I guess engaging the noggin in a meaningful way coupled with being around people (who kept asking how my "vacation" was). I'd be in bed by 8pm every night. It took a week or so to be mostly back to normal, but I had to set reminders on my phone to drink, eat, walk, etc. That's key and that's why most surgeons would rather you take 4-6 weeks off - you NEED to develop the habit of drinking Water regularly and moving around.
I cannot stress enough how important those habits are when you go back to work. So, make sure you're ready.

And if you have even a remotely stressful job or you're on your feet a lot throughout the day, TAKE AS LONG AS YOU CAN OFF FROM WORK. Don't muck about with trying to go back early because you think you feel back to normal. You don't. Trust me.

I have a stressful desk job. I am taking 6 weeks. Taking this time to build my routines and focus on getting in my Protein and fluids.
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I have a stressful desk job. I am taking 6 weeks. Taking this time to build my routines and focus on getting in my Protein and fluids.
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I packed a change of underwear, tablet, phone, charger, lip balm, lotion, and baby wipes. I overpacked. I ended up using my phone, charger, and lip balm. I was discharged 24 hours after surgery.
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I understand your concern. Just realize you are not the first person they have operated on with sleep apnea. They are trained to deal with these things and will be monitoring you the entire time.
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You can thank me later on, bro.
Junk is supported and kept cool as the other side of your pillow.

I understand your concern. Just realize you are not the first person they have operated on with sleep apnea. They are trained to deal with these things and will be monitoring you the entire time.
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I have a stressful desk job. I am taking 6 weeks. Taking this time to build my routines and focus on getting in my Protein and fluids.
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If you feel the need to chew, try chewing at sugar free ice pops. This has helped me trmendously.
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If you feel the need to chew, try chewing at sugar free ice pops. This has helped me trmendously.
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Is there another family member that can help you out?
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That is completely normal on liquid phase. Remember liquids in...liquids out.
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That's how I feel. I have had a pretty easy recovery. Getting in the Protein and liquids, moving around pretty good, didn't have a need for pain killers. I'm just going to keep doing what I'm doing and hoping for the best. Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App

I am having Protein shakes according to plan, maybe I can try an extra one. Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App
I start as soon as I wake up in the morning. I have made it my job for the next few weeks. Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App

I had my surgery on Monday. Been hitting my liquid and Protein requirements since yesterday however I am feeling hungry. Is this normal?
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I am having surgery in October also. I need to work on eating slower and not drinking so close to meals.
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I'm scheduled for Oct 24th. Both excited and nervous.
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Cravings for ice cream? Look for HALO! High Protein, low carbs and low calorie. Available at Wholefoods and has many flavors.
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How many pounds would it be to gwt to 40bmi?
I would have food funeral now and then I'd wear the heaviest clothes with rolls of quarters stuffed in my bra and pockets.
Nope, not kidding.
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