How long until you went back to work?

[Elisabethsew 50]

I had surgery last Monday and frankly I don't feel like doing much. I just got back home yesterday. Part of it is me just figuring out what to eat (drink) and when, what tastes good, etc. The day of surgery was actually easier for me than day two - day three got a little better. Maybe I'm a baby but it threw me for a bigger loop than I planned on. Everyday I feel a little better though - and it's NOTHING compared to the health problems I'm sure I'd go through if I continued down the path of obesity.

I do have to say I LOVE DR. ACEVES and HIS WHOLE STAFF. It's amazing how good they are. What a bunch of incredible people. People on here talk about him but you just don't get it until you're there. He's so down to earth, smart, easy-going but incredibly professional. (And I love Dr. Campos, Ernesto, Carla, Betty, Viviana!)

Everyone heals at their own pace. The band surgery knocked me out but the VSG revision was easier than I thought it would be. I returned to work in a week.

Unlike others who feel hungry soon after surgery, have no problem drinking, and enjoy Protein shakes, I had a hard time with all those things. I was dehydrated by post-op day 5 and still don't experience hunger or have cravings. Aside from Soy Slender Protein drinks, I gave up on Protein Drinks.< /span>

You had major abdominal surgery so listen to your body and take the time you need to heal. I agree with your assessment of Dr. Aceves and his team.