Please Answer! I need You VSG People!

joyfuljoy · November 30, 2009

I'm consideriing surgery with Dr. Aceeves and I'm trying to figure out if I should have the surgery when I'm off for Spring Break or should I wait until I'm off for Summer. Spring Break I'm off for a week. Summer I'm off for 2 months. My job is an office job so I won't be lifting anything. Spring Break is Monday -Friday in March. Would it be bad to go to Mexico during Spring Break time? It's not the same spring break as the college students. I think it's later. I'm very active soI'm not sure about the pain level after the surgery. I'm sure it's different for everyone. I'm thinking I would be more relaxed if I wait until summer. My job involves a lot of paperwork which is mentally draining, it could can be stressful at times. I'm not sure what to do. Oh!! I have a wonderful 2 yr old son that will turn 3 on Valentine's Day. My mom would have to keep him. Please help!!!!! :scared0:

Tracy46545 · November 30, 2009

Joy,

If you've got help with the 2 yr old, then go whenever you can get great airfares to San Diego. I'm going back to work 7 days after surgery and I've talked to many people that do the same. The biggest problem is that your body feels the need to nap (because of the huge decrease in calories). Spring break is very doable if there are no complications. If there are complications then summer break would be the best. If you can be at work and maintain your Fluid and Protein intakes.....then go for the surgery whenever it's the most cost effective!

Dr. Aceves is a great surgeon..I'm heading down there for surgery on Dec 14.

Tracy

Malaika · November 30, 2009

Joyfuljoy - I had my surgery on a Saturday, came home on Tuesday and went back to work that Friday. I have a desk job and the only thing I really noticed was that by the end of the day, I was mentally and physically exhausted. That is due to the drastic decrease in calories and Protein.

If you don't want to wait, then go for spring break. If it won't drive you totally crazy with anticipation, then hang in there until summer - having 2 months off would be awesome and by the time school resumes you'll be back on normal food, which is easier to manage at work than liquids believe me.

You will absolutely LOVE Dr. Aceves and his team - they are the BEST!

janet b · December 6, 2009

I had my op 1 month ago and I wasn't strong for 2 weeks, and yes, I slept a lot. If I were you I'd leave myself enough time to recover and get used to the new way of things. Good luck with whatever you choose to do.