Ohcinders

@tal
woo hoo, it's almost your day - the first day of the rest of your healthier,
happier, longer life
lots of OP will give you their words of wisdom, experiences - and that's great -
lots of good info from OP on the board - end of the day, only listen/follow what
your doc and NUT tell you. (and me too)☺️
Follow all the rules you are given. I always say Water rules are the most
important. No drinking with meals, or for 45-60 minutes after you eat. drink 64 oz plus a day.
you should understand that all of "us" are different with some food plans, how
long it takes them to loose weight, how much they loose, certain foods some are told to eat, and other NUTS might say don't eat that. You will have ups and downs, stalls etc. good days, bad days. Try not to get discouraged. (easier said than done) All part of the long journey you are starting
good luck bud
kathy
This is a marathon, not a sprint. Hope for the best, plan for the worst.

Most of the fun of a Journey is the view along the way not just the destination, enjoy it all.

FIRST CONGRATS , DRINK Water SO THEY CAN FIND YOUR VEINS STAY FOCUSED ON THE TOOLS YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE AND USE THEM AS INTENDED THERE WILL BE UPS AND DOWNS STAY FOCUSED AND WALK OR EXERCISE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN DRINK WATER AND REPEAT

You will do just fine... Best wishes to you!!

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30 lbs. down in 2 weeks? That is fabulous!!
My surgery isn't until June 3rd, so I have nothing to share with you, but I sure hope I do as well as you have
Congratulations!!

My op was on Wednesday April 3rd I went back on Monday 8th April
desk job
and I was fine , but see how you are
we all recover differently
i was lucky I had very little pain and a good pain threshold.
Stick to the pre op diet so that your livers shrinks down as much as possible to make the surgery easier for your surgeon
don’t rush back if you dont need to
look after yourself,, good luck

I got bypass and was recommended 4 weeks off from my doctor. I got permission for three because of my desk job.

If you have a job that requires you to stand all day would it still be a 2week standard

I was home for the summer with my kids, but I’d say I napped everyday for the first 2 weeks 🤣

@Ohcinders
I returned to "work" the second i came home. i am happily retired!😉
good luck with WLS
speedy recovery
kathy

I'm having surgery the same day. My surgeon said anywhere from 1-4 weeks but most people take 2-3 weeks.

I physically returned to work after two weeks. The first week after surgery I basically slept, took Vitamins and drank Protein Shakes. The second week I worked from home. The third week I was back in the office but I was still pretty tired at the end of the day.

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. I know your are excited.
Everyone is different and it depends on your energy level after the surgery. I returned exactly one week no problem. I work in an office with lots of freedom to get up and eat as often as I need to. If you return within a week make sure you have the freedom to get up and walk and enough time to sip your Water and drink your Protein.
Wishing you the best of luck!

2 weeks is standard. First week is very sore core muscles with 4th day severe Constipation. 2nd week spent on learning to eat with new stomach and new diet. Lots of organization between meals, Water, Vitamins and supplements. Juggling act.

I went back to work after 1 week.. but I shouldn't have . At the end of the first week pain was unbearable and I ended up with complications. so, I've been off for another 3 weeks, in and out of the hospital.
I'm sure everything will go awesome for you, so a week seems reasonable