I'm looking for a group of people who will be having sleeve surgery in the next 2-3 weeks to share the journey with! I just turned 30 last month, and I am really looking forward to this huge life change. I'm 5'7 and currently at 294 (down from 332 when I first visited my surgeon 2 months ago). I'm just ready to feel better, and have more energy to be a more lively mom to my 9 year old nephew!

So how is everyone telling the friends/family they don't see very often? Or are you not? It's just a weird subject to bring up, but I don't want friends to be upset that I didn't tell them. I think my parents are slightly embarrassed - they love me, but it's even harder for them to let people know about the surgery. I feel like I need a list of who knows so I can avoid the super awkwardness the next time I see them! Any thoughts are appreciated!

I am telling very few people! My immediate family and a few close friends. I am trying to keep the girls at work in the dark, but I know they will wonder where I am for 4 weeks! I really don't know why I am hiding it. Im not ashamed of it, but I just don't want to deal with the questions before the surgery.

You are off work for 4 weeks? Just curious why? I am under the impression that there is little down time. Am I wrong??

Just tell people you are watching what you are eating...that's my plan.

Yes, my Doctor reccomends 3-4, and my boss was fine with 4, so I am taking it! I don't feel too bad about it, because our company requires you to take one week of vacation before your sick leave will kick in. I have tons of sick leave because I've never taken any.

Yes, my Doctor reccomends 3-4, and my boss was fine with 4, so I am taking it! I don't feel too bad about it, because our company requires you to take one week of vacation before your sick leave will kick in. I have tons of sick leave because I've never taken any.

Oh no, I wasn't implying you were taking too much, etc, etc...I was more so worried about myself only take the week off. :/

Hello I'm am having my surgery on June 9th as well

That doesn't seem like much recovery time!! But I have read other posts and people are going back to work after a week or two. I bet you will do fine! A friend of mine that had this done said she was ready to go back after two weeks.

Yes, my Doctor reccomends 3-4, and my boss was fine with 4, so I am taking it! I don't feel too bad about it, because our company requires you to take one week of vacation before your sick leave will kick in. I have tons of sick leave because I've never taken any.

Oh no, I wasn't implying you were taking too much, etc, etc...I was more so worried about myself only take the week off. :/

I told my boss( cause I'm taking time off from work) few close friends and my husband and kids. My extended family live in NY. not telling them before surgery. I will be going there 4 wks post-op, I will tell them then

Sounds like a great plan! 4 weeks after surgery, and by how good you will look, it should be easy to tell them! Best of luck!

Yes, my Doctor reccomends 3-4, and my boss was fine with 4, so I am taking it! I don't feel too bad about it, because our company requires you to take one week of vacation before your sick leave will kick in. I have tons of sick leave because I've never taken any. Oh no, I wasn't implying you were taking too much, etc, etc...I was more so worried about myself only take the week off. :/

As long as your company will work with you then I'm sure you'll be fine! It's all about surrounding yourself with the right foods/drinks, and make sure you are listening to your body. If your employer is accepting, then I'm sure they will understand if you need to take extra brakes, or even leave a little early the first few days until you are 100%

My doctor's office automatically fills out the short term disability paperwork for 6 weeks off. My work is very supportive, so it's up to me when I want to go back. The only catch is that I only get 60% of my paycheck while I'm out so I'm basically going to stay off as long as I can afford to. I have a crazy stressful job with mountains of work that will be waiting for me when I return. I know it will be 10 hour days full of stress when I go back, and I just want to make sure that I am going to be up for it! Right now I'm thinking 4 weeks off should get my mind and body in a good place

I plan to take 4-6 weeks, depending on the lifting restriction. I have to be able to lift 50lbs. I'm looking forward to some time off. this is my time to focus in me and my recovery. Made it through day 1 of the pre-op diet! It wasn't too bad. Have a headache from lack of caffeine, lol. Where is everybody having surgery? I'm in charlotte nc

I don't work full time.. My surgery is on tue the 10th and I plan on working on the next Monday and a trip on Tuesday.

3 of my friends had the VSG. They were all up and going within a week. Who knows.

I'm allowed to have coffee or black tea so at least no headaches from that.

My surgery is local. I'm in Orange County CA

Struggling today with liquids. I have headache that won't go away.

I already started giving up the caffeine now. I don't think I could survive on the pre-op diet with a killer headache.

I'm having my surgery about an hour south, just north of Flint, Michigan. It's a bit of a drive, but the hospital has a great program, and my PCP wasn't a fan of the local hospitals.

Tomorrow is my last appointment (I just need my PCP to give final surgical consent - she's been helping me through everything so I know she will!), and then I am all clear for everything!

I will be in Mexico for surgery on June 13th.

I already started giving up the caffeine now. I don't think I could survive on the pre-op diet with a killer headache.

I have a killer headache and I'm still drinking caffeine. Hurts to keep my head upright. Point being you might get a headache the first day or 2. I'm dreading trying to function at work tomorrow. I did drive 330 mikes today with 2 kids and a puppy.

I know this sounds strange but was told to suck on dill pickle to get some of the juice and it helps with headaches of cutting back. Follow it with water. Something about the sodium and vinegar in pickles alleviates headaches and cramps. Let me know how it works!!!

I know this sounds strange but was told to suck on dill pickle to get some of the juice and it helps with headaches of cutting back. Follow it with Water. Something about the sodium and vinegar in pickles alleviates headaches and cramps. Let me know how it works!!!

I been doing chicken broth but I might try pickles. Might be hard not to eat it though.

I took an excedrin and feel better.

June 16th for me. I'm right in the midst of the dreaded food funeral state of mind. And I cant even think about the surgery without feeling stressed out. I've taken 4 weeks off after surgery but if I'm up to it I'll go back earlier, I'm just worried about all the physical work like massage and waxing etc but facials etc should be fine. I'm so busy at work up until the day before surgery, that the time off will be welcomed

Quick update: I had my very last appointment before my surgery! It was with my primary care physician for surgery clearance. She officially took me off if my last medication, and she said that all of my lab results were better than great! Apparently completely changing my diet and losing 40 pounds has "reset" all of the borderline things that we're going on. I couldn't be happier!

Already planned my last two meals before my official pre-op starts this weekend:

1. Cherry tomato, avocado, and fresh mozzarella salad with a little balsamic vinegar and lemon juice - AMAZING!

2. Sushi!

I am so excited!