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I get all that.. I was asking from a safety stand point about ppls energy levels right after surgery... If I could drive or not based on a collective response Cheers.

That's great did you have bypass though

Ok but howmany hours could you drive without feeling tired

How much driving were you doing? I do a few hours each trip some days...

How are people feel driving that soon post op just curious (sorry for hijack)

Which surgery and what kind of sauce

Hi all I was just wondering how soon after surgery were you able to drive say a few hours in 1 go without feeling too tired? I'll be having surgery in 3days I'll be needing to drive within 7 days of surgery if I can't find any alternatives. I'm just curious because i know people talk about being very lethargic and tired post op? I'll be using automatic so it's pretty easy to drive I drive all the time as it is just curious about being able to stay awake early post surgery!!? Thanks guys.

The eating habits most of us were taught from day 1 were bad. We need to learn better relationship with food and realize food is just fuel to live. Eventually you will be able to eat more variety and better foods when the time is right but just for the first year it is best to get as much nutritious food as possible to get to the health weight and lifestyle; that is the whole reason for the surgery to have a better life. It's one year of sacrifice to gain many more years to your life and your future and as they say anything worth having takes hard work!!! You'll also take time to learn to enjoy healthier alternatives and feel better about food and find satisfaction in life from other activities as well. It is hard to break that Co-dependent relationship with food but it is very important to train yourself to be healthy and happy long term!!

I got the b12 that dissolves on the tongue found them half price stocked up!!!

ONLY general medical issues not elective surgery. WLS is still considered elective unfortunately and our public health system requires a ton of tests and waiting up to 3+ years for any kind of WLS and only for the most extreme cases. I've had to get insurance and pay some out of pocket for my surgery but only a few tests to go through. Whereas Europe/UK they have figured it's best to give people surgery and save millions on obesity related illnesses...

very good information. RNY for me on Monday

https://www.9news.com.au/national/a-current-affair-access-program-is-cutting-the-cost-of-surgery-for-australians-in-need/0a83a461-bcfc-43b6-9253-7c1cd7ed4bca?ref=BP_RSS_ninenews_0_the-program-that-s-cutting-the-cost-of-surgery-for-aussies-in-ne_241019

Oh does sound like A lot of work I hope I'm not too sore after surgery and I plan to use shakes post op for as long as I need to

Oh interesting I'll be having mine Monday but RNY

Oooh very lucky I'll be having RNY Monday by regular endoscopy I hope for low pain too

I feel it is the best available surgery and best chance of long term success and to help cure my diabetes and other issues. I didn't want to worry about having 2 surgeries if I went to vsg and had any issues or complications.

I suggest some really good personalised mental health team support. Good luck.

Just think of all the positives

Many factors... How much weight you need to lose plus medical reasons..

Single Aussie male 35 going for bypass 10-28

Omg can't believe it 4 more sleeps and I'll be off to hospital to have the RNY BYPASS surgery. Just hit 260 today so that's 60lbs down with 70-80 left to my end goal I'll be happy to get under 200 but I think 180-190 will be perfect for me Been through a lot over the past 12 months but finally getting to the end and then to start the next chapter!!! just felt like sharing my positivity!! thank you all. MIKEY x

4 days for me as I'm in AUSTRALIA

What is an IV BAR sounds unsafe.unregulated.

WAY TOO MUCH CARBS AND SUGAR....no matter where you go to buy it will have sugar that's why it's best to make your own.......

Just keep doing What you're doing I had a dietitian try to tell me things I already knew because like you I've been researching this surgery for a year now I'mglad in Australia we don't need to jump through those hoops for surgery all it takes is a letter from surgeon...