2 questions

[Big D 0]

Hi y'all, made it thru the surgery on thursday and came home saturday evening. Wow, what an experience! Never been in the hospital before, never had an IV or a folie (sp?). Talk about motivation to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle!!!!! Ok, 2 questions: I came home Saturday and weighed Sunday morning. 332 lbs. This morning (Wed) I weighed 317. 5 lbs a day. Is that too much? I'm drinking 60 ~ ozs of liquid a day. What are typical results. Second, when did y'all start driving again? Bored to tears, watching movies. Best part of day is getting out and walking. Weather is nice, put in a mile yesterday and going a little farther today. How long before your doc let you get behind the wheel?...and, since no one is replying to the first question....is 5 lbs a day too much?

Big D (not AS big)

[feedyoureye 3,087]

Hi D, I hear its when you feel like it and your off any pain meds... cheers! K

[juliarh 35]

My doctor said after 2 weeks (which is probably after my pain meds were done) -- why don't you give your dr's office a quick ring?

[Dansha 16]

Had surgery on Tuesday was out by Wednesday and driving on Friday. You should be off all pain meds before driving.

Deb

[Anlerma 0]

I lost 15 pounds n 2 weeks and now it has been 3 pounds this weeks. Every1 is different and how and how fast depends on the person. Good luck and take care.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Hi BigD... well first of all - WOW!! You've already lost a lot and way ahead of the pack... congrats to you! You're also doing fabulous with your fluids - I had a lot of trouble at first, so great for you! I think right now while you're barely getting in so many calories and you're doing so well with your fluids, 5 Lbs a day shouldn't be such a hazard. If you feel bad or unhealthy, please see your surgeon. However, if you're feeling fine, roll with it!!

As far as driving, I think the main concern was Driving Under the Influence of narcotic type medication - which I was never on any since Dr. Aceves did not prescribe that to me. I managed fine without it.

I drove over 600 miles back home only 4 days after surgery. Now no way do I recommend that, I only did it because I had to. I pretty much took it easy for the next three weeks and didn't really go anywhere. Give your surgeon a call and ask directly what he suggests.

[vicki s 146]

Hi BigD... well first of all - WOW!! You've already lost a lot and way ahead of the pack... congrats to you! You're also doing fabulous with your fluids - I had a lot of trouble at first, so great for you! I think right now while you're barely getting in so many calories and you're doing so well with your fluids, 5 Lbs a day shouldn't be such a hazard. If you feel bad or unhealthy, please see your surgeon. However, if you're feeling fine, roll with it!!

As far as driving, I think the main concern was Driving Under the Influence of narcotic type medication - which I was never on any since Dr. Aceves did not prescribe that to me. I managed fine without it.

I drove over 600 miles back home only 4 days after surgery. Now no way do I recommend that, I only did it because I had to. I pretty much took it easy for the next three weeks and didn't really go anywhere. Give your surgeon a call and ask directly what he suggests.

Wow LilMiss, my hats off to you, your a much better woman than me. i cannot even fathom driving 66 miles 4 days after surg.

As far as driving, my doc says i had to be cleared by him on my first post op, because of anesthesia and drugs given during surgery and post op meds have to clear your system and if u get into an accident, your insurance company will not cover u, this is true for all surgeries, at least here in NY, good luck and dont medicate and drive...

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

You can drive as long as you are not on any pain meds.

[Fishnfool 0]

congrats Big D I had surgery last Tues (nov 2) i weight 334 and when i hoped on scale a week later i was 314 for 20lbs

i havent seen my surgeon he was away on monday i see him friday but i was kinda concerned also of so much weight and im having a BIG problem getting in any clear Protein drinks, i figure this really cant be all that good but have one more full day as i see him early friday hoping to move to next purred foods and shakes. only issues are slight reflux and gotta watch getting dehydrated cause i cant get in more then 40oz of fluids.

When i came home i didnt take any pain meds but didnt drive for a few days because of not feeling "sharp" from lack of nutrients.

keep up the good work!

Joe