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At my work, paid short-term disability is approved and managed by a separate company, so the paperwork the doctor signs goes directly to them, not to my employer. For unpaid leave, the signed paperwork from the doctor goes to someone in Benefits, not to HR or my supervisor.
Every company is different.

The leave paperwork if you're using short-term disability for FMLA it requires the reason. Yes it's completed by the doctor submitted to your work.

If I choose not to tell anyone at work is there any way they can find out from my health insurance (that they pay for ) what I had done ? My plan is just to take a leave of absence .

I don't want to run out and spend a lot on clothing until I reach goal weight. The goodwill and thrift stores in my area are lackluster . Since am a stay at home mom I don't need anything dressy except for church . Any ideas?

I was think about maybe Sams club? I have a Target near by but the plus size section is nonexistent .

What did you do ?

The weight loss is fantastic! Ulcer is so painful. It's probably pretty scary to have one in a pouch and not know why, huh? Like how do I prevent another one. Impressed that the surgeon could make a second pouch!
Glad you're on the mend!

Hi There
I am four years out from my surgery this July and I am 99% sure that I have developed a stomach ulcer. I will be visiting my doc next week for further tests, but I was wondering if anyone else has developed this problem as a long term complication and if so, what was the outcome?
Thanks! :-)

My dr never mentioned this..are you allowed to have coffee after the sleeve?

Hey guys I'm about 5 weeks out from surgery and I'm trying to get things prepared. My flight is just over 6 hours (3 hours from San Diego to Seattle with a 40 min layover and then a 2 1/2 flight from Seattle to Alaska).

Do I need to arrange a wheelchair to get me around the airport? I don't want one if I don't need it and want to walk as much as I can but I don't know what to expect after surgery (I'll be flying home post op day 3).

Also should I bring single serve Protein packets to sip on the flights? If so how many would you recommend bringing? I should probably get some Protein in that 6 hours but I don't know if I should just bring one packet for the entire flight and that will be enough to last since I won't be taking in much or bring more than one.

Any other suggestions or tips? I originally had a window seat but from reading it sounds like an aisle seat is best so I changed my seats, is this best?

Absolutely get a wheelchair, you will be on all liquids and have no energy. As for eating you won't really be hungry at that point. I'd say plan for Water and 1% milk (both you can get at the airport). Plan to have your Protein before and after. Just my opinion. Keep it simple.

As much as possible. I hag rny the fatigue didn't pass.for me until day one of week 3 (pureed foods for me). The day I started pureed foods my energy skyrocketed. Hang in there.

Yes. But I did keep one pair of my biggest pants. Never forget from whence I came!

You can do it!!

I am experiencing a very shap pain in the lower left side of my stomach. Does anyone have any experience with this at all?
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I'm new here so forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong area! I am having gastric bypass surgery in a few days. I'm in the process of planning a cruise for this summer (about 3-4 months after surgery). I have concerns and am not sure if taking a cruise so close to surgery is a good idea. Does anyone have experience with traveling/cruising 3-4 months after surgery? How was your eating by then? Were there any activities that you were limited with at this point in recovery?
Also, I haven't flown on an airplane in a few years due to my size (5'6 and 397 lbs). Any input on how much I can expect to lose 3-4 months post surgery? Will the airplane situation be okay? I know a lot of my questions are dependent on the specific person, but any thoughts/suggestions/previous experience would be greatly appreciated!

I am over 2 weeks post op and down over 25lbs. The past 2 days I have been getting very lightheaded as I stand up. it gets to the point on 2 occasions I had to sit back down. Anyone have this issue and should I be concerned? Im getting plenty of fluids. Could this simply be from the rapid weight loss?

I felt the same way until day 15 or the third week. Once I introduced pureed foods I had a lot more energy! Hang in there!!

Thanks unfortunately I'm 1 month -post op my tummy doesn't need any issues [emoji20] hope it's not that bad

The only thing i'll add is that I was surprised at all the support I got when i chose to tell people. I expected judgement and all I have gotten is tremendous support.

But that was my decision and the decision to share or not is very personal and only you know what's right for you.

Just came from the surgeon asked him about my pathology reports & im positive for H-pylori ?? Antibiotics for 3 weeks any others ??

I haven't seen my surgeon yet I see him next week for my 2 week visit

I prefer 8-10 oz 1% milk and 1 30 gram scoop of GENEPRO flavorless Protein powder.

Hi, I'm 7 days post op and I am having a really hard time tolerating the premier Protein premade drinks. They are so gross & Too sweet for me. I also think they are irritating my stomach. I wake up every morning with lose bowels. I know, I'm sorry TMI, but I didn't know who to ask? . Can anyone recommend another way to get my Protein in besides the doctor approved protein yogurts? Maybe some that aren't so sweet, or clear ones, or lactose free ones that are clear? Thank you in advance

Same here, the only one I can tolerate is GENEPRO, and even that is beginning to make me gag. That's why I can't wait to be able to try some Protein bars.

That's awesome! Idk why my surgeon won't approve them [emoji848] does yours say they're fine?

I didn't have a 6 month weigh in. That sounds like something your specific insurance has. If they have a 6 month weigh in I'm guessing it's required.

Good luck!!

I'm all about the patches!! RNY 10/24. Down 82 pounds. Labs all back normal on the Patches.