ok, so I joined this site last year, but I have posted the most within the past 3 days! lol Anyway, There are things that I am thinking about, and I just feel that I am not prepared. I am a sales rep and 70% od my job is traveling. Unfortunately I can only afford to take a week off. I go back to work June 12, and my boss's boss will be in town. I have not told anyone about the surgery, too much negativity, so I am freaking out!!! I am in Memphis and they (management) to Memphis in the summer for our BBQ. I will be on liquids. I don't know what to do. I told him that I will be on a liquid diet. He said that's not possible and live in Memphis. Uggh. I will have to bring my hubby as a distraction. Also, I when did everyone start back driving? I have store visits throughout Memphis and North MS. I don't want to start driving and have something bad happen to my stitches or poor circulation. Thats a problem I have now. Cant type anymore. Stitches in my finger really hurts.

I don't think driving restrictions relate to stitches. When I received the lap band, the doctor OK'd driving as soon as I was off pain meds. I think it is the same with this procedure. I think the bigger concern is whether you will have the level of energy that your job requires. And the barbecue thing will be a no-no.

lol. the no to the BBQ is actually the easiest thing. Havent had any of that for months. The energry factor concerns me too. But my WLS doc wants us to take liquid b12 or b12 shots. So i think I will be ok. the stories i have read, everyone seems so tired the first month. is that about right?

It's tough living in the south and dieting! Everyone here thinks you ought to eat to be healthy!!! I'm in North MS (and preop) and all I hear out of my mom is....."I worry about you not eating!" She ought to worry about me eating! That's what got me here!

That seems to be right, Ready, although it seems to vary. I don't have my sleeve revision until July, so I can't speak from experience on this one. When I had the lap band surgery, I was back to normal in a couple of days but it is much less invasive. There are a couple of threads about how long you should take off work -- you might want to check those out.

Hey guys, in Memphis too hoping to be sleeved in August sometime, Lay Lay would love to be buddies, I'm going to Dr. Woodman as well and would love some experienced insight from you. Wishing you a speedy recovery