Hi y'all, made it thru the surgery on thursday and came home saturday evening. Wow, what an experience! Never been in the hospital before, never had an IV or a folie (sp?). Talk about motivation to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle!!!!! Ok, 2 questions: I came home Saturday and weighed Sunday morning. 332 lbs. This morning (Wed) I weighed 317. 5 lbs a day. Is that too much? I'm drinking 60 ~ ozs of liquid a day. What are typical results. Second, when did y'all start driving again? Bored to tears, watching movies. Best part of day is getting out and walking. Weather is nice, put in a mile yesterday and going a little farther today. How long before your doc let you get behind the wheel?...and, since no one is replying to the first question....is 5 lbs a day too much?

Big D (not AS big)

Hi D, I hear its when you feel like it and your off any pain meds... cheers! K

My doctor said after 2 weeks (which is probably after my pain meds were done) -- why don't you give your dr's office a quick ring?

Had surgery on Tuesday was out by Wednesday and driving on Friday. You should be off all pain meds before driving.

Deb

I lost 15 pounds n 2 weeks and now it has been 3 pounds this weeks. Every1 is different and how and how fast depends on the person. Good luck and take care.

Hi BigD... well first of all - WOW!! You've already lost a lot and way ahead of the pack... congrats to you! You're also doing fabulous with your fluids - I had a lot of trouble at first, so great for you! I think right now while you're barely getting in so many calories and you're doing so well with your fluids, 5 Lbs a day shouldn't be such a hazard. If you feel bad or unhealthy, please see your surgeon. However, if you're feeling fine, roll with it!!

As far as driving, I think the main concern was Driving Under the Influence of narcotic type medication - which I was never on any since Dr. Aceves did not prescribe that to me. I managed fine without it.

I drove over 600 miles back home only 4 days after surgery. Now no way do I recommend that, I only did it because I had to. I pretty much took it easy for the next three weeks and didn't really go anywhere. Give your surgeon a call and ask directly what he suggests.

Hi BigD... well first of all - WOW!! You've already lost a lot and way ahead of the pack... congrats to you! You're also doing fabulous with your fluids - I had a lot of trouble at first, so great for you! I think right now while you're barely getting in so many calories and you're doing so well with your fluids, 5 Lbs a day shouldn't be such a hazard. If you feel bad or unhealthy, please see your surgeon. However, if you're feeling fine, roll with it!!

As far as driving, I think the main concern was Driving Under the Influence of narcotic type medication - which I was never on any since Dr. Aceves did not prescribe that to me. I managed fine without it.

I drove over 600 miles back home only 4 days after surgery. Now no way do I recommend that, I only did it because I had to. I pretty much took it easy for the next three weeks and didn't really go anywhere. Give your surgeon a call and ask directly what he suggests.

Wow LilMiss, my hats off to you, your a much better woman than me. i cannot even fathom driving 66 miles 4 days after surg.

As far as driving, my doc says i had to be cleared by him on my first post op, because of anesthesia and drugs given during surgery and post op meds have to clear your system and if u get into an accident, your insurance company will not cover u, this is true for all surgeries, at least here in NY, good luck and dont medicate and drive...

You can drive as long as you are not on any pain meds.

congrats Big D I had surgery last Tues (nov 2) i weight 334 and when i hoped on scale a week later i was 314 for 20lbs

i havent seen my surgeon he was away on monday i see him friday but i was kinda concerned also of so much weight and im having a BIG problem getting in any clear Protein drinks, i figure this really cant be all that good but have one more full day as i see him early friday hoping to move to next purred foods and shakes. only issues are slight reflux and gotta watch getting dehydrated cause i cant get in more then 40oz of fluids.

When i came home i didnt take any pain meds but didnt drive for a few days because of not feeling "sharp" from lack of nutrients.

keep up the good work!

Joe