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I had my surgery on 4-6-12 and still in a lot of pain. I tried to go to work today and hand to come home. Have not eaten much at all. Had some juice, fruit smoothie and Water. Was very out of breath and sweating while at work. I'm a teacher but I was taking it easy. Worried.

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If you arent eating you will not have the energy to work and i suspect your blood sugar will be low due to the spikes and lows fructose causes, and will leaving u feeling weak, dizzy and sick, faint and generally unwell.

U need some meal raplacement drinks if u are still on liquids with some calories in and high Protein. Your body cannot function on fruit juice and you will not heal as quickly unless u take note of what your doctor/nutritionist told u to eat.

Sometimes we dont feel like eating but food is like a medicine at the moment whilst u heal and regain your strength so even if we dont want to u must eat to keep healthy :)

Good luck !

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What you are feeling is due to the sudden lack of things that your body has becomed accustomed to having. Make sure to take your Protein Shakes and get plenty of rest!! THIS IS A SLOW process so be sure tto listen to your body!!

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I had my surgery on 4-6-12 and still in a lot of pain. I tried to go to work today and hand to come home. Have not eaten much at all. Had some juice, fruit smoothie and Water. Was very out of breath and sweating while at work. I'm a teacher but I was taking it easy. Worried.

Thats still pretty early to get back to work IMO, and your body still needs time to adjust. I wouldn't worry too much just try and keep taking in calories so you can keep up your strength. Also, kind of going against what I just said, don't follow what people say on here too much. If you have questions, ask the doctor. My doctor and my dietitian both warned me about reading forums due to the fact that everyone is different and people come here to complain about feeling bad and can give the impression that the band is causing problems on almost everyone.

You are still very early and will probably start seeing some big improvements very soon with strength and energy, as well as weight. Just be sure to let your body heal.

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Surgery on Friday and back to work on Tuesday is pushing it a bit. Some people can do it, others can't. I consider myself pretty stoic, but it took me a solid week to start feeling better.

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I had surgery on Friday and went back on Tuesday but I sit at a desk. I think it really depends on what you do.

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I went back after 12 days you also need energy get protien in and stagger them through the day even half at a time keep blood sugars up 6 small meals and Water

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Thanks to all, I feel relieved. I guess I did not think about eating because I am not hungry but you all are right I still need energy!

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That is a quick turnaround and your body just had a huge shock. Take it easy and make sure you are getting your liquids in. Follow your doctors recommendations for diet. I am assuming you are still on liquids? Get some Protein Drinks down if that is allowable. I wouldn't worry at this point about feelin weak and generally yucky. Totally Expected. Hang in there!!!

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I had surgery late Thursday and did not go back to work until the next Monday. So Friday, Sat-Sun, Mon-Friday, Sat-Sun. And I did a 'desk job from home".

I would take a couple days off. Also you need to get some Protein in order to heal. Premier ready to drink Protein Shakes taste very good and are convenient.

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