Georgia Pritchett 53 Posted August 31, 2014 @@BlessedOne83, my surgeon said I could take as little as a week off since I have a desk job. I'm taking 2 weeks off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntjanny 289 Posted August 31, 2014 BlessedOne...my medical folks suggest 6 weeks, simply to get used to the new way of life. I am thinking I will take at least 4. Work has been one of the main reasons I chose the surgery... A time to focus just on me, and I am fortunate to have enough sick time to do so. But, while Dr. said he prefers six, he will approve when patient is off pain meds, and getting Protein and liquids in... Lifting restrictions apply for 6-8 weeks. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jojoreno 62 Posted August 31, 2014 I'm taking 2 weeks off might go back early have desk job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tnl1031 52 Posted August 31, 2014 Hi ladies How many days or weeks after surgery did your dr say you can go back to work? My surgeon said, with no issues, about 2 weeks. I have a desk job. If you have a strenuous job, it could be longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
konalisa80 239 Posted August 31, 2014 I too am taking off about two weeks depending on how I recover Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beginningofsomethinggreat 19 Posted August 31, 2014 On sept 1 I will start eating the post surgery diet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swtpea637 33 Posted August 31, 2014 Sept 5th ... super excited ... I'm not really nervous ... YET...lol... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwiss 5 Posted August 31, 2014 My date is the 5th also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beginningofsomethinggreat 19 Posted September 1, 2014 Im starting my liquid diet tomorrow! Super excited! I am a bit concerned about eating puree food week 3 yuck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
little_miss_chubby 2 Posted September 1, 2014 Hello Fellow September Sleevers. I am booked in for the 8th of september. Very nervous!! Very scared!! Really struggling on the Optifast shakes. How are you all feeling pre-op and about the coming experience? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mz. Nika 62 Posted September 1, 2014 <p>Hello Fellow September Sleevers. I am booked in for the 8th of september. Very nervous!! Very scared!! Really struggling on the Optifast shakes. How are you all feeling pre-op and about the coming experience?</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> Hey. I have been doing Optifast since Aug 9th. My last day is September 6. Surgery Sept 10th . I have lost 17lbs drinking them. I had to do 4weeks of Optifast prior to surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eros8209 4 Posted September 1, 2014 I am so nervous....in 16 hours I will be walking into the surgical center for the biggest decision of my life. I have been put through an emotional rollercoaster with friends and family over this, and I decided that I am going to go through with this regardless of the opinions I get. I just wish the jitters would stop now. Ahhh September 2nd you came so quickly!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geraodette25 9 Posted September 1, 2014 I am so nervous....in 16 hours I will be walking into the surgical center for the biggest decision of my life. I have been put through an emotional rollercoaster with friends and family over this, and I decided that I am going to go through with this regardless of the opinions I get. I just wish the jitters would stop now. Ahhh September 2nd you came so quickly!!!! I know it going to be hard for you to sleep tonite Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eros8209 4 Posted September 1, 2014 I know it going to be hard for you to sleep tonite I cant even sit still right now. Its a work holiday for me, and Im just trying to keep busy. Lol it's not working lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beginningofsomethinggreat 19 Posted September 1, 2014 Litter miss chubby I like your profile picture lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites