Went for check up today and Dr. said I was clear to do whatever I felt like no restrictions even go back to work. I am an RN so I have a 50lb weight requirement and he said go back whenever I thought I was ready he would sign the paper. Nice. I think I will stay off for the next 4 weeks just to use up some of my sick bank time!!!!! I started out at 265lbs on surgery day (I'm only 5'4") down to 254 today!!!

I got the same thing from my doc but I am going to continue to take it slow. If I try something and it hurts my belly, I am going to stop. Bad thing is, hubby was there for this release and now thinks all the housework including scrubbing floors is back on the agenda. NOT! If it is on the floor at this point, it will live there until I can get to it without hollerin' ow!

Just let the floors go for a while!!!!! I am going to take it slow as well.

Fifth day? That's surprisingly quick.

wow! good for you! I intend on taking my full 4 weeks to rest and gradually get myself back to normal! my appt is tomorrow though, so I'm anxious! Did you have JP drain? I still have that thing, so no way can I do "normal" with it! Can't wait to get it out tomorrow!

Surgery was on Wednessday and they took the JP drain out on Friday. I did not have any staples just derma bond. 2 incisions one on left and belly button.