Shalon

FMLA requires certain rules apply before you can claim it. All it does is protect that your position won't be filled while you are gone. I obtained two doctor's notes, one with my diagnosis, for disability purposes, and one with NO diagnosis, to turn into my employer. All they know is I am having surgery on the 12th and that's all they need to know as far as I am concerned. Also, my doctor's listing references him as a "general surgeon" so I figured that was good enough. Good luck.

I actually have MFP on my phone and do use it but it's kind of hard to gauge two pieces of beef jerky. I guess I might need a food scale now?

I have been drinking the Premier Protein from costco because they are 30g each, and I am quite surprised how much I like them. However, I am on my pre=op diet, so we'll see what happens post-surgery. Remember this is only temporary! HUGS!

Thank you for the positivity everyone! I woke up today in a much better mood, and ready to knock out day two of the pre-op diet. My surgeon told me it didn't have to be all liquids he just wanted 800 calories, or as close to as possible. I had Protein shake for Breakfast, two pieces of beef jerky for lunch, a strip of tri tip and a two strips of pre cooked steak meat for dinner, lots of Water and some pudding for an evening dessert. I have no idea how many calories that is, but I am sure it was at or about 800. I'm gonna be terrible at counting calories, I just know it.

I'm a gum chewer, the thought of not chewing gum through the day sucks! If there are any other gum chewers out there, how long after surgery was it before you could chew gum again?

I know the gas is the issue, and I can't imagine I will at the beginning, but definitely by the time I return to work hopefully. Thank you for replying!

I'm so glad you guys are feeling so good. So far today I have had water, a protein shake and two pieces of beef jerky. I'll have a little chicken slice for lunch and probably another couple of pieces of beef jerky after my evening shake. The doc said he didn't care how I did it as long as I stayed at 800 calories. A whole week of this... and then surgery on the 12th.

I feel the same way. My surgery is on the 12th and I woke up this morning extremely grouchy and emotional. I worry about my kids, my husband, how to manage after surgery and going back to work. I worry I will miss eating in general, I will be too tired all the time, and in pain. I have a friend that had RNY and she regrets it almost daily, not a good role model for me. We have come this far and considered this option for a reason. That's what I keep telling myself.

Strange. My doctor said he is doing mostly only sleeves now. I told him I was concerned I wasn't choosing the right surgery and he said he absolutely wanted me to have the sleeve. I'm Kaiser Fresno

Kaiser Fresno, Dr. Alvarez

Hope u are well Joe! September 12h here with Dr Alvarez at Fresno Kaiser. Can't wait to hear how you are doing

September 12th here and sooooooo nervous!