October Sleevers - Who else

[BigLew 125]

Do you think requesting 2 to 3 weeks off work to recover is long enough??? I'm an administrative assistant and sit most of day but have a long commute 1 hour each way

Plenty of time I took 6 weeks but I could go back tomorrow but I'm enjoying my time off and my short term is paying me 100% but I have a physical job my doc said if you have a desk job 2 weeks is plenty many can go back after a week

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[fyrecraka 4]

October 28th!! Tomorrow morning!

[back2barb78 890]

Congrats to you all you!!! Very helpful post! It's good to learn all you're posting for us pre-op's. I'm schedule for 11/15/13' date=' starting diet 11/1 I have several inquiries Anyone a diabetic type 2? High blood pressure? Are you off all meds after your WLS? Are you you able to sleep in your side after surgery? Do they strap you down on the surgery table! I don't like feeling of being pindown or strapped for anything. Freaks me out I suffer from anxiety/panic attacks, do they give Meds before surgery to help calm nerves down? [/quote'] I was able to sleep at an angle with lots of pillows postop. I did have a drain which was slightly uncomfortable. Maybe a week and a half on my side with no pillows, then about 2.5 weeks out I could sleep on my stomach. They do have to strap you down. I was being strapped down and the nurse was putting the compression devices on my legs while I was talking to the anesthesiologist. Then I felt warm and tingly all of a sudden and asked him if he gave me something which he had. I told them to take good care of me and that was it. They did give me something preop but it had no effect on me. Ask them for something and I'm sure they will oblige. I know they want you as calm as possible preop.

As far as work, I have 4 weeks off

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Edited October 28, 2013 by back2barb78

[BigLew 125]

Pic on left is day after surgery one on right is me at 350 as of yesterday down 34 pounds and 2 pants sizes

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[back2barb78 890]

Pic on left is day after surgery one on right is me at 350 as of yesterday down 34 pounds and 2 pants sizes Sent from my iPad using VST

BigLew,

You're doing great! I love that you're already posting updates. I don't feel ready yet

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[BigLew 125]

BigLew' date=' You're doing great! I love that you're already posting updates. I don't feel ready yet <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}[/quote']

Hey I'm 17 days out and can see and feel the difference I'm excited why not post hopefully it gives people hope

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[Hidden from view 159]

Congrats to you all you!!! Very helpful post! It's good to learn all you're posting for us pre-op's.

I'm schedule for 11/15/13' date=' starting diet 11/1

I have several inquiries

Anyone a diabetic type 2?

High blood pressure?

Are you off all meds after your WLS?

Are you you able to sleep in your side after surgery?

Do they strap you down on the surgery table! I don't like feeling of being pindown or strapped for anything. Freaks me out

I suffer from anxiety/panic attacks, do they give Meds before surgery to help calm nerves down?

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Don't worry. One minute you'll be chatting and the next you'll be waking up. I remember them sticking some buttons on my head and they were chatting to me. Next thing I knew, I was back in bed. Don't be afraid - you will be fine :-)

[Megabuck886 62]

Do you think requesting 2 to 3 weeks off work to recover is long enough??? I'm an administrative assistant and sit most of day but have a long commute 1 hour each way

I think that should be fine for a less physical job (I work as an ICU nurse so am taking at least 6 weeks off)... I'm 2 weeks out and starting to finally feel much better' date=' though I have an hour commute too and would still worry about it as I have been getting motion sick/ nauseous in cars recently...

This is new- has anyone else experienced this?!?!?

Have to start somewhere sometime though... So see if you can make it, and just leave early if you can, until you are back in the swing of things

[HardWork13 83]

Congrats to you all you!!! Very helpful post! It's good to learn all you're posting for us pre-op's. I'm schedule for 11/15/13' date=' starting diet 11/1 I have several inquiries Anyone a diabetic type 2? High blood pressure? Are you off all meds after your WLS? Are you you able to sleep in your side after surgery? Do they strap you down on the surgery table! I don't like feeling of being pindown or strapped for anything. Freaks me out I suffer from anxiety/panic attacks, do they give Meds before surgery to help calm nerves down? [/quote']. I can give you a few answers - I was sleeved last Monday 10/21: I am still on prescription heartburn meds, I was able to sleep on my side about 3-4 days after, I don't recall being strapped down because whatever they gave me in pre op for nerves kicked in before I got to the or. Good luck!! You'll do great. Keep us posted.

[back2barb78 890]

Hey I'm 17 days out and can see and feel the difference I'm excited why not post hopefully it gives people hope Sent from my iPad using VST

I know. I can see a difference in my face a lot and my clothes definitely fit looser and some I don't fit anymore, but I probably will wait a while longer for update pics

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[BigLew 125]

I know. I can see a difference in my face a lot and my clothes definitely fit looser and some I don't fit anymore' date=' but I probably will wait a while longer for update pics <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}[/quote']

Ya that blue and white striped shirt use to be really tight you can see how loose it is now

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[Lemondrop33 22]

I am getting sleeved on the 30th...........Yeah finally. Good luck to all.

Me too!

[thinnatater 36]

Hi all - I'm getting sleeved on Tuesday and am curious - did ur doc require u to take something to clear out ur bowels? Also what wa ur day before diet? My doc didnt differentiate much just seems to be the same as te regular liquid diet but I don't want to risk anything - any insight would be great.

Thanks!!

[Hidden from view 159]

Hi all - I'm getting sleeved on Tuesday and am curious - did ur doc require u to take something to clear out ur bowels? Also what wa ur day before diet? My doc didnt differentiate much just seems to be the same as te regular liquid diet but I don't want to risk anything - any insight would be great.

Thanks!!

Nothing. Wasn't even mentioned.

[KathyKY 2]

Ok - heading to the hospital - deep beaths....