Scared And Excited...

[grapeape1706 0]

I start my preop diet tomorrow and I have 2 Weeks til surgery day.....I am very scared and excited at the same time......one question how long was everyone in the hospital and how long were you out of work.

[kiwiladydee 402]

Hello Grape,

Hospital - 2 days

Work - 3 weeks

Please remember everyone experience I'd different.

[grapeape1706 0]

Yea I know everyone is different but I dont handle not knowing very well.....I am so anxious I started my preop diet today and it seems to be going good so far but now I feel kinda isolated cause everyone else.is eating and I am drinking.

[Ellie_Grace 271]

hospital stay was 2 days and out of work for 2 weeks, but would have been better at 3. I really did not start feeling normal until 3 to 4 weeks and was so exhausted at work I had to fight falling asleep at my computer. The length of time you stay out of work depends greatly on the work you do. I work in a psych hospital and mostly do sitting type work (with a fair amount of walking to and from places) so two weeks was allowed. I also work 10 hours 4 days a week with a commute of 1 hour each way, so that explains some of my exhaustion returning to work.

Your doctor will advise you based on what kind of job you do. I was in no pain although finding food I could take to work was a bit challenging until I got on more normal food. My facility has many restrictions on containers etc allowed inside which made things harder.

Good Luck!