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Just updated my 'ticker' and noticed I'm more than halfway to my goal 3 months out-- whootywhoo!!! Gives me motivation to keep working at it and be successful.

Hang in there-- you will have ups and downs, but it will be worth it!

I'm an RN and ended up taking 5 weeks off-- I probably could have gone back after 4 but any sooner than that would have been a struggle.

Hope everything goes well!

I had surgery 4/3, and the pain was transient around my abdomen but the last of it didn't subside til about week 5. Try to take it easy & allow yourself to heal! Congrats & good luck!

In taking the vitamints, you can get them anywhere. I'm doing the berry kind & they aren't bad at all

That's awesome! I just had bypass 3 wks ago so hearing these stories makes me so hopeful of what's to come!

Which surgery are you having? There's probably diff recovery times for each. I had a gastric bypass & wouldn't have been ready to go back to work (I'm a nurse) til at least 3 weeks. Even @ 3 wks I still have pain, but work would be bearable. My surgeon took me out for 6wks.

Well I'm 3 weeks out & still have significant pain in one spot, so if you have a summer break & can avoid taking time off work that would be a good way to go.

You look fantastic-- congrats!! I'm looking forward to being as successful as you- I had RNY 4/3.

I struggle with eating slowly too! It's such a hard habit to get into. I've ended up sick my last couple of meals.

I had RNY & my doctor took me out for 6wks

Disability approved my claim no problem. As long as your doctor fills out the paperwork & says you have to be out of work it shouldn't be an issue. And you can file the claim a month or so in advance then the MD confirms when surgery happens--- one less thing to worry about when you're in the hospital. And don't forget to fill out FMLA paperwork with your job to protect your position while you're gone.

Are you starting to feel any better?

I'm in the same boat you are-- down 14lbs since surgery. At first I was upset I wasn't losing like everyone else then remembered everyone is different & that's still a huge accomplishment! Tried soft foods today-- had almost 1oz of ground turkey & a little veg & found myself stuffed & uncomfortable. Still working on slowing down my eating, that's the hardest part for me. Pain gets a little better everyday--but yesterday I fell HARD at church & really set myself back. Feel like I rattled my insides! Congrats on all the accomplishments-- keep going!

Glad you're up & moving! The gas was crucial for me too...it works its way out eventually!

@CurvyCakes haven't heard from you since surgery-- you doing ok?

Hope everything goes well tomorrow-- look forward to hearing from you!

I'm in Charlotte, had bypass last Monday. What are you having done?

Is the anxiety better since restarting your med? Hope your doing well. I'm doing ok, still sore-- I have a one year old so I'm probably doing too much, need to ease up.

Hope you get better-- I'm doing ok on liquids, just have to remind myself to drink small amounts.

Wow-- that is impressive!! I don't have much in brushing but my belly is very lopsided...going to call the doctor & see if it's anything to be concerned about. Hope you continue to recover well!!

They give you lots of IV fluids, that's prob where the extra weight is coming from. Try to keep a positive attitude, it will get better!

The worst part has been the gas pains & the dry mouth! I'm up & moving but def slowly & im still taking my pain meds around the clock. It's just hard to find a comfy position, I usually sleep on my stomach & right now I can't even get on my side.

Settled in at home, taking my pain meds around the clock-- the pain is significant. Doing my best just to stay hydrated--- really difficult to figure how much to drink, I have a medicine cup I'm filling up every 30min or so. Did anyone else have a drain? They pulled mine right before I went home.