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March 29th is Sleeve Day for Me...anyone else?



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Just looking for folks with the same sleeve date so we can cheer each other on! I'll be sleeved at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.

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Congrats! Me too. March 29th in NJ. Overall, I'm excited... with the occasional nervousness. ;) How much time do you plan on taking off for recovery?

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Congrats! Me too. March 29th in NJ. Overall' date=' I'm excited... with the occasional nervousness. ;) How much time do you plan on taking off for recovery?[/quote']

Off. Well...there is no "off" since I stay at home with my FOUR little boys, but I am staying at least 4 nights away (getting a hotel near the Hospital) since I live 1.5 hours away.

Do you think that's enough time? How long are you taking off?

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Yeah, I guess with 4 little guys there is no "off" to be had. But great that you are giving yourself the 4 nights away for a little recoup time.

I'm going to take a week off from work after surgery. From others' experiences, it seems that everyone's recovery time is different. The thing I am concerned about is just getting tired easily. So, fingers crossed that isn't too much of an issue.

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Yeah' date=' I guess with 4 little guys there is no "off" to be had. But great that you are giving yourself the 4 nights away for a little recoup time.

I'm going to take a week off from work after surgery. From others' experiences, it seems that everyone's recovery time is different. The thing I am concerned about is just getting tired easily. So, fingers crossed that isn't too much of an issue.[/quote']

I have questions about energy too! How can we even MOVE at that much if a calorie deficit? But it seems like a lot of people get back to work and do just fine. I hope you do too!

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Im getting sleeved the 8th of april just got my date yesterday. . I ask the doc how long I should be off, he said some people do a week, but 2-3 is good to be able to adjust and give your body time to adjust. So im taking off a total of two and a half weeks returning on a wenesday, So ill only have a short week to get back on schedule. I live 1 hour from my joband commute daily n he just adivses me to get out and walk n stretch atleast 30 min into my commute to prevent blood clots.. so hoping all goes well. I have five littles to care for so im prepared to keep quick food in thr home for them so I can rest.. im glad theyll be in school during thr day though.. lol

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Im getting sleeved the 8th of april juat got my date yesterday. . I askes thw doc how long to be off he said some do a week but 2-3 is good to be able to adjust.. So im taking off a total of two and a half weeka returning on a wens. So ill only have a short week. I live 1 hour from mu job n he just adivses me to get out and walk at 30 min into mu commute to prevent blood clots.. so hope alk goea well

Wow...great info! Especially since I live 1.5 hours from my hospital. I won't be driving, but I'll be sure to get out and walk around a bit along the way!

PS-Congrats on getting your date!!!

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