Just joined. I have my sleeve scheduled for March 25 I'm VERRRY excited & nervous @ the same time!! I had my gallbladder removed and really hope it's not as painful.. I undertand everyone is different my question to you guys how long before you were able to return to work?

I'm march 25th too! Have u started your liquid diet yet? I start mine on Monday :-/

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Not yet I'm also thinking about starting Monday. Are you excited?

Very excited and kinda scared at the same time. I just don't know what to expect afterwards. Everybody's experiences are so different. I've had two c-sections so I kinda remember the pain from those.

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I had 3! I've also had my gallbladder removed & I think tht pain was worse but went away & healed WAAAAY faster.

Going back to work depends on the job you do. I ran a daycare at the time and went back in 2 weeks with little assistance

The pain I had was not as bad as having my gall bladder removed. I will tell you to make sure you stay hydrated and drink like they recommend. I got to the point that water made me nauseous so I got really dehydrated 3 weeks after and ended up in hospital for 2 days

Hi Cely and Carrie I am having surgery March 19 I too and nervous and ready to get it over with. I have been on Pre op diet since Jan. 10. I hate it but I have lost 26lbs so far so its worth it. The worst is yet to come. One week clear liquids, 1 week shakes only. Then pureed foods then mushy foods.

Hi Cely and Carrie I am having surgery March 19 I too and nervous and ready to get it over with. I have been on Pre op diet since Jan. 10. I hate it but I have lost 26lbs so far so its worth it. The worst is yet to come. One week clear liquids' date=' 1 week shakes only. Then pureed foods then mushy foods.[/quote']

Hello! I'm just really hoping people exaggerate their stories. I also hope I just don't crave food anymore. Can you imagine?? Good luck to you

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Welcome! So excited for you. In my opinion the first week post-op is NOT pleasant. BUT sooooo worth it in the end. I would do it again for sure. I went back to work as a nurse at a clinic a week later and did fine, naps are good early out. Good luck!

Welcome! So excited for you. In my opinion the first week post-op is NOT pleasant. BUT sooooo worth it in the end. I would do it again for sure. I went back to work as a nurse at a clinic a week later and did fine' date=' naps are good early out. Good luck![/quote']

Thnx!

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Hello! I'm just really hoping people exaggerate their stories. I also hope I just don't crave food anymore. Can you imagine?? Good luck to you

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Yeah my story is not exaggerated Im confused now. What part did you think was?

Yeah my story is not exaggerated Im confused now. What part did you think was?

Guess that didn't come out right.. I meant just some people on here (not you) tell some horror stories. I just am hoping I don't experience anything like some people have. I don't know what I was thinking when I typed that ...too much thinking I guess about everything ..LOL

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Ok thats fine lol I try to avoid the horror stories and think positive :-)

Ok thats fine lol I try to avoid the horror stories and think positive :-)

Yea I'm trying to think positive. I hope these two weeks fly by. Gonna just try and stay busy to help pass the time.

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I returned to my desk job after one week. I took 2 weeks off from my job doing pedicures though due to bending over