I was feeling quite good so we decided to take our kids to an amusement park on Saturday, 5 days post-op. I wasn't going to ride the rides but we needed to get our passes and I figured the kids could ride a few rides and then we'd be done. Of course, my 2 kiddos (ages almost 5 and 6) were in NO hurry to leave once we got there! Duh...It was soo hot yesterday and I had only had "eaten" about 90 calories. I felt woozy and dizzy. I basically tried to sit in the shade as much as possible, however, we did walk around 3/4 of the park. On our way home, I turned to talk to my son in the back seat and, without thinking I just twisted my body quickly to the left. Oh boy! That was a mistake because I have been soo sore since then!! Today I took it a bit easier. I still made meals for my family but DH helped a lot with the laundry and did the dishes. I have to go to work tomorrow for a few hours which means I have to drive on the freeway (yikes!). I hadn't expected that since I'm a teacher and have the summer off. My 1 week follow-up will be with my dr. on Tuesday so, if I'm still sore I will be talking to my dr. about it. I'm sure my pain is just a muscle strain and will heal itself shortly. Hopefully, I didn't rip or tear anything...

For my "eating" I've been averaging around 300 calories per day and getting in about 15-25 min. of walking. I also do housework but I never count that as exercise which I should, cause I'm sure it burns calories!

Take care,

I see that your doctor was Dr. Bravermann - loved their program but wasn't able to go to them because of the f-ing insurance! I'm *** with the smallest network of doctors available to me ever!! But, I am having my sleeve done on July 8th with Dr. Johnsrud at St. Joe's - heard good things about them, but not as impressive as the NEW program.

I have a question for you. Our family has booked a cabin-camping trip the weekend after my surgery up in the Mammoth area. that is only a few days after my surgery. Do you think I'll be able to handle a 6 hour car ride just a few days out from surgery? I was hoping to be able to go, but I told my husband to be prepared to go without me....

Bwa Ha Ha! Oh my, you have courage. Note to sleevers, skip amusment parts for a couple weeks!

I had to travel to El Paso for my surgery and came back to Albuquerque 2 days later which is about a 5 hour drive ( the way my sis drives lol) and did fine. Your six hour trip should be fine, putting the seat back angled back a little helped as did painkillers.

I see that your doctor was Dr. Bravermann - loved their program but wasn't able to go to them because of the f-ing insurance! I'm *** with the smallest network of doctors available to me ever!! But, I am having my sleeve done on July 8th with Dr. Johnsrud at St. Joe's - heard good things about them, but not as impressive as the NEW program.

I have a question for you. Our family has booked a cabin-camping trip the weekend after my surgery up in the Mammoth area. that is only a few days after my surgery. Do you think I'll be able to handle a 6 hour car ride just a few days out from surgery? I was hoping to be able to go, but I told my husband to be prepared to go without me....

Everyone's recovery is different. I was only in the hospital overnight and felt pretty good after about day 4. I think you'll be able to handle the car ride fine. I'd bring a pillow to cover your tummy for the bumps in the road and prepare to stop more frequently for restroom breaks. Bring your Protein shakes, Isopure clear, etc. And just make sure you know where the hospitals are in Mammoth, just in case.

I chose the NEW program because of their support groups and follow-up they provide. I've had surgery twice before and didn't get that from my past surgeons so I'm very happy with them and especially with Dr. B and Dr. Q.

St. Joe's is very good too. Good luck!