I am wondering on this.

Head hunger is the worst

Can u describe it?

I can't think of anything worst with my sleeve! It saves me every time!

The pre-op liquid diet. Everything else has been gravy!

I guess I can eplain it as craving food because I miss it or smell it. I am not hungry or in need of food. Getting over the fact you can not eat more then a few bites of food and you are full. Going to a party watching people eat the food you use to enjoy And still wanting it. It's the emotional part of the journey. Many times you will have to eat when you don't want to just to get protein in.

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Hi Lissa, I'm Toyier I am thinking about getting the sleeve done. How much time do you think I should take off work?

Jlo thank you very much for that wonderful explanation. I habe not had the surgery yet.

Hi Lissa, I'm Toyier I am thinking about getting the sleeve done. How much time do you think I should take off work?

I heard 2 weeks then do not lift anything or bend for another 4 weeks meaning not to pick things up off the floor. But every doctor is different

The hardest thing for me is waiting 30 minutes after I eat to drink. But everything else is so positive, I can deal with that! LOVE MY SLEEVE!

How much can u drink?

The gas and the soreness

Not eating and drinking at the same time. Not be able to chug water.

I heard 2 weeks then do not lift anything or bend for another 4 weeks meaning not to pick things up off the floor. But every doctor is different

Thank you so much! Can you think of anything I need to look out for or would be helpful to me.

I constantly drink all day long. I can drink any amount with no problems.

Toyier, You may want to post your own thread for advice. You'll get more people to answer your questions. Also, there is a pre-op forum here that has tons of great information for the pre-op folks! I have no idea how much time you're going to need off work. A lot depends on what you do for a living. I only took 8 days and went back to work the same afternoon that my drain was removed. However, I have a pretty non-physical job. If you have to do lots of walking, bending or carrying heavy weights, you may need more time.

Feel free to PM (private message) me if you like, but I'm betting most of your questions will be answered in that pre-op forum. If they aren't, just hit me up with your questions and I'll get back to you asap.