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Hello all...does anyone on here do any heavy/hard labor intensive work, im interested in a new job working in oil fields but it would require atleast 10 hr days in 100 degree heat...wanted to know anyone out there can share their experience in working this type of jobs post VSG

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I don't do manual labor, but I can tell you that you're more prone to heat exhaustion and heat stroke due to dehydration post op. I've been experiencing a serious sensitivity to the heat this summer since getting sleeved. I typically can't go outside before about 4 or 5PM, and I've always loved summer/the heat etc..

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My husband was sleeved last year in April and works in the oil fields. He made sure to stay super hydrated with Gatorade and Water and was fine. He worked 12-16 hour days also. If I were you I would check with the doc and maybe have labs drawn first just to make sure you are healthy enough to take on this Texas heat.

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Thanks Lisa...never thought of the labs, will do that for sure and of ourse drinking Water and Gatorade...this makes me feel more hopeful...One more Question, do you know how soon he started working after his procedure...I am about 15 weeks post op

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Oh, yes! He went back 4 weeks post op! Good luck and take care!

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Hello all...does anyone on here do any heavy/hard labor intensive work' date=' im interested in a new job working in oil fields but it would require atleast 10 hr days in 100 degree heat...wanted to know anyone out there can share their experience in working this type of jobs post VSG[/quote']

Honestly, I think the heat would be hardest part because of the risk of dehydrating so quickly. The labor part will have to be up to your doctor, some are different and allow it earlier. My doc said do anything as tolerated, however the fatigue you have after makes it difficult. 10 hour day could be a challenge. Talk to tourspcror and see what he/she would recommend given your history, health, etc.

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Not sure what my iPod was replacing with auto correct but it was supposed to read, talk to tour doc. Lol

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I give up, it did it again! Lol!

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