Hi everyone!! This is my first post & I'm looking for October surgery buddies. I'm very excited about the surgery. I've gotten my psych clearance, scheduled my sleep study, nutrition classes and upper endoscopy. My date is October 14th. Btw, anyone here from Jersey? Look forward to making friends w everyone!

Edited August 21, 201411 yr by Marielbx

@@chellede @@SimplySue @@Vsglady - Thanks so much! I appreciate any and all advice from the "veterans"!

How soon until you all went back to work? I am basically at a desk all day, stressful job but nothing strenuous. I was hoping to be back at work, maybe even if just half days, after a week or so. Is that unrealistic? I know everyone is different but my thinking was whats the difference if i am sitting at my desk versus sitting on my butt at home? Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks again!

@@mjmboston I had mine done on a Monday and went back to work the following Monday. I have a 1.5hr bus/train commute and that alone almost did me in. It was a combination of switching from real pain meds to Tylenol, nauseous reaction to my protein shake and just overall tiredness. Thankfully I work from home on Tuesdays or I wouldn't have made it. Wednesday was better and I still don't feel 100% all day every day but I'm getting close

Peek !! Come on, lets do it !!

MJ - half days at a week out would be good. Don't go into it too fast. You will have low energy because you're on liquids.

Hey everybody!!!

Chell- you go girl!!! I may do the Cresent City Classic here in New Orleans when it's time. I currently been walking 2 to 4 miles a day.

Anyone has a fitbit? Please feel free to add me lovelytrl.

I'm excited about the outcome of surgery but I'm deadly afraid of next week! We are going on a 7 day cruise. My family and I go every year. With all the food options I'm offered a variety but the experience of food will be sooo different. When you only can get a few bites in before you are full makes it weird during the dinning experience but I'll be surrounded by family so I should be okay.

After surgery I took off a month so I'm scheduled to return on November 17th. I've been getting messages from my co-workers telling me how much I'm missed but I needed this month off to reintroduce myself to my new way of living plus that's what FMLA is for.

Congrats to all the Sleevers that are finding their way and all the soon to be Sleevers who will join us in this great journey!

Tamicia

@@chellede , I'd have to travel to the other side of the state (I'm in Upstate/ western NY), but keep me posted, that would be so cool!

&@@mjmboston - the difference is at home, you can take a nap! I agree with 1/2 days 1st & start mid week if you can- you will get tired.

Edited November 2, 201411 yr by SimplySue

Chelle, lol does that mean running or walking fast? Ive ne BBC er been a runner.

I'd be walking!

Good, lol. Me too.

I"m walking !!!! No way can I train to run. and Sue. My cousin wants to do a 5k in CT or NY for her 40th which is next year. so I'll be on the east coast

Peek.. where are you ?

Edited November 2, 201411 yr by chellede

@@lovelytrl, look at it this way. You can have a small taste of very soft soft foods, or have broth of all the different Soups. But take it from me... if you over eat, you will be miserable !!! And you are on a cruise ! Don't be miserable !!!!!!!! Enjoy the dancing, the Water, and everything non food ! And even some gambling LOL ( be careful though, we tend to exchange one addition for another). Just have a great time !!! You'll enjoy the food, just small amounts or liquids

I'm a Cali girl but have been living on the east coast for the last few years.

well then Peek. we'll have to do a 5k on the east coast.

@chelled me too!!! I'm in northern NJ and could to CT or NY.

Yay!