Now I understand why my doc wanted me to take more time off

[fezik23 240]

I felt fine after surgery, and still do, about 6 weeks out. I went back to work after 8 days. No problems.

But what I am just realizing is that if I had taken more time off to get used to this tremendous change, it would have been a better adjustment. At work, focusing on the demands of my job, it has been easy to ignore the signals from my sleeve. I wouldn't have been eating at my desk for the past month. I am just now getting the hang of hungry vs. empty vs (maybe) stomach acid and even satiety vs full. I am also now becoming more aware of the desire to eat vs needing to eat. I just think that if I had been home and focusing on myself and my recovery, this would have become more clear weeks earlier.

Regardless, I'm glad I'm finally catching on.

[Jersrose43 837]

I feel you. Glad I was off for almost 3 weeks. But now 8 weeks almost and still trying to understand the signals and understand difference between hunger and this god awful acid!

[moonlitestarbrite 902]

my doc keeps everyone out of work for 4 weeks.

[par1959 470]

I think not returning to work is a bad idea , so did my Doc. Work helded me stay on an eating schedule. I have learned from those that are years post-op that at home on weekends is the hardest time to control your eating.

[MeganC 62]

Im going back to work after 2 weeks my jobs itnt too demanding so I think ill be ok