I start my preop diet tomorrow and I have 2 Weeks til surgery day.....I am very scared and excited at the same time......one question how long was everyone in the hospital and how long were you out of work.

Hello Grape,

Hospital - 2 days

Work - 3 weeks

Please remember everyone experience I'd different.

Yea I know everyone is different but I dont handle not knowing very well.....I am so anxious I started my preop diet today and it seems to be going good so far but now I feel kinda isolated cause everyone else.is eating and I am drinking.

hospital stay was 2 days and out of work for 2 weeks, but would have been better at 3. I really did not start feeling normal until 3 to 4 weeks and was so exhausted at work I had to fight falling asleep at my computer. The length of time you stay out of work depends greatly on the work you do. I work in a psych hospital and mostly do sitting type work (with a fair amount of walking to and from places) so two weeks was allowed. I also work 10 hours 4 days a week with a commute of 1 hour each way, so that explains some of my exhaustion returning to work.

Your doctor will advise you based on what kind of job you do. I was in no pain although finding food I could take to work was a bit challenging until I got on more normal food. My facility has many restrictions on containers etc allowed inside which made things harder.

Good Luck!