JerseyNJ

I’m having my gastric sleeve in November 12. Not sure how long i should take off of work yet. I haven’t told anyone. I’m a private person but i know i have to say I’m taking time off off for surgery, just not sure what type i want to tell people.

Keto Flu most likely. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/keto-flu-symptoms

Do you normally drink coffee and have stopped now? The withdrawal from caffeine can be horrid. Also cutting out carbohydrates can also do it as well. I dont think it's uncommon to react that way. Try drinking more Water. Headaches are a common side affect of being dehydrated.

I’m having my gastric sleeve in November 12. Not sure how long i should take off of work yet. I haven’t told anyone. I’m a private person but i know i have to say I’m taking time off off for surgery, just not sure what type i want to tell people.

I’m having my gastric sleeve in November 12. Not sure how long i should take off of work yet. I haven’t told anyone. I’m a private person but i know i have to say I’m taking time off off for surgery, just not sure what type i want to tell people.

I just used vacation time. I think I took a Friday (surgery day) and 1 week off for a total of 9 days and I was fine going back to work.
I didn't miss a beat so no one was the wiser. I'd already mentioned to colleagues at work that I was going through a radical change in my diet and exercise regimen so they were mentally prepared for the change.
As I lose weight they have been complimentary.

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Typing to you guys from the hospital. Had my surgery about 12 hours ago. I haven’t looked at my incisions but I’m told there are 6 and look good. I’m drinking Water And broth about t 4-6 oz/ hour. That does not make me full wondering if this is normal? I also barely feel pain. I didn’t have any gas issues at all.... all is good and II plan to go home tomorrow. Appreciate everyone who read and responded and those who IM-ed me. I guess I’lll go over to the post op thread, lol.

I am 8 days out of pre-op and below is my experience

Things I bought pre-op or immediately after that I use frequently
Wedge pillow for when you get home. I ordered the day I got home because I couldn't sleep flat anymore
sugar free popsicles
benefiber
biotene mouth spray, used that in the hospital and for a few days out, saved me.
carmex lip balm
5 oz anchor measuring cup
water bottle with measurements on it.
Torini sugar free syrups...for Decaf coffee
ice cube tray - for freezing broth
popsicle trays - for making your own as store bought have more carbs and calories than you realize
store bought bone broths for in a pinch. Not chicken stock, Bone Broth
Blender - I had this but I use this 2 x a day for the Protein Shakes
Make sure you have extra Protein like GENEPRO to blend in to help you meet your protein goals
Silly, but a basket, notepad, designated for all of your post up meds
plenty of loose flowey dresses beach coverups - lucky i had a bunch but you won't want to wear a lot of clothes
Loose panties
subscription to myfitness pal or a good old notebook to document your liquids and Proteins and everything
I hate Water so I need water enhancers, I used publix brand or great value brand orange
soy milk - i discovered the lactose doesn't agree with me so I had to buy soy milk
get your mani/pedi before because you will be wearing flip flops and not feel like bending over for sneakers

Things I bought that I didn't use.
I bought a kitchen scale then realized my program does not want me to use a food scale, only measuring cups
100 1.5 oz medicine cups - never used them..I thought I would track my Fluid intake this way...ummm..no..
almond Creamer, just don't like it
Miralax..didn't need it, the colace and benefiber helps me "go"

I’m having my gastric sleeve in November 12. Not sure how long i should take off of work yet. I haven’t told anyone. I’m a private person but i know i have to say I’m taking time off off for surgery, just not sure what type i want to tell people.

Thank you all. I was only going to take a week off but i think I’ll have to take more.

Did any of you tell your work you were taking leave bc of having a sleeve or did you tell them something else?

Wanted to share some 8 month progress pics. I am a former college football player turned desk jobber that really lost my way. I decided to be sleeved after going to doc and BP was scary high. Father had heart attack in early 40’s and I was on track to beat him. Wanted to be around for my kids. Started at 6’2, 360lbs. Initial goal weight of 200lb Currently at 220, but really beginning to like what I see in the mirror. Fell in love with the gym. I know I’m in the honeymoon period (8 months in) but this has really given me a new lease on life.

Thank you all. I was only going to take a week off but i think I’ll have to take more.

Did any of you tell your work you were taking leave bc of having a sleeve or did you tell them something else?

I go back to work in the morning after three weeks off, and I am surprisingly excited. At work there will still be a focus on getting enough fluids and remembering to eat a meal.
The post surg problems/concerns I have now are related to low calorie/low blood sugar moments, so I don't think sitting at home is going to help me learn how to adapt, but I had a very smooth recovery from what I have read.
The best advice I have is never trust a fart if you are away from home...

I was off for 2 weeks. I wasn’t 100% when I went back but it was doable since I work in an office.

8 weeks, but I’m a teacher and it was summer

I’m off 6 weeks per my surgeon, I may ask for a few more additional weeks, has been a hard transition.

My doctor told me he wants me off for 4 weeks only because I'm a paramedic. Honestly, I don't plan on taking that much time off because I can easily go to my part time medic job and do a lot of other things that don't require lifting. After I had my gallbladder out I was ready to go back after 2 weeks but my doc wouldn't release me until 6 weeks.

Personally I would have needed 3 weeks. Good luck!

I have surgery on April 29th and plan to go back on May 6th one week after. I work in an office, no heavy lifting and free to move around as often as I want to.

I took two weeks off. The first week was an adjustment period. Getting used to the sleeve etc. My second week, I felt so much better, knowing what I could tolerate etc.

I took off 4 weeks. I think it was the perfect amount of time for me personally, but I am aware some people go back after 1-2 weeks. I used the time to get used to sipping fluids throughout the day, exercising, napping, and getting my Protein. Prior to surgery I wasn't sure how my body would deal with the massive decrease in calories. I probably could have gone back after 3 weeks. Totally a personal decision.

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