allyray 108 Posted May 18, 2015 Hey any tips on how I may feel a week after sleeve? My son is graduating from high school the week after my surgery and I really don't want to miss anything. Do you think I'll feel ok by then to dance with my handsome son? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisah0127 4 Posted May 18, 2015 My first week was HELL WEEK. I am in my third week right now, but everyone is different. You may want to postpone your operation until after his graduation. If you don't make sure they give you meds for the stomach spasms and nausea as well as your pain meds. Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
borg/assimilated 576 Posted May 18, 2015 Everyone recovers differently. I had a pretty easy recovery and felt great and like myself again in 5 days. Hopefully yours will be uncomplicated too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mugs 11 Posted May 18, 2015 I am wondering the same thing. My surgery is June 8 and my son is graduating university on June 15th. My problem is that the ceremony is 2 hours away and my son needs to be there 2 hours before it starts. The ceremony is for several programs and could last 3-4 hours. That could mean it will be a 10 hour day away from home one week after surgery. My surgery was booked for several months before we knew the graduation date and cannot be changed now as it took a lot of planning to get time off work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liannatx 897 Posted May 18, 2015 Cross your fingers ladies, and hope you have an easy recovery! I was able to reach my Protein and Water goals by day 3... then each day after was just way better. I was back to work in one week. I had some lingering soreness and tiredness, but otherwise felt great. It is hard to predict how anyone will recover... I figured I would bounce back fast because I have after other surgeries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kathico 0 Posted May 18, 2015 I week out my daughter had a wedding dress fitting. I went and sat but was not feeling well. I went back to work at day 8 and only worked a few hours for the first few days. Once my drain can out I was ready to go. Keep Water with you your stomach meds handy. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allyray 108 Posted May 18, 2015 Postponing my surgery isn't really an option. I've been waiting 6 years for this so don't want to risk losing my spot. (I'm in Canada and medicare covers bariatric surgery) Hoping and praying I behave and let things heal that first week.. I just can't miss this...too important!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CJFW 23 Posted May 21, 2015 Everyone is different. I was shopping in the mall 5 days out and I even had Panera Soup for lunch. So follow orders of the dr. As what they suggest. Most Likely it will be ok and you can always have someone else drive and be with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CJFW 23 Posted May 21, 2015 I had no drains, no ill side effects and was able to walk with no problems. Only issue I had was my youngest brought home a stomach bug 9 days out. Now that was an issue. I ended up in ER. So avoid anyone who may have a cold or anything. Use lots of hand sanitizer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boopthistoo 2 Posted May 22, 2015 I was pain med free and doing great 5 days after surgery. And 2 weeks after my surgery had to take my son back to college which is a 4 hour drive one way and did fine. But not everyone recoups the same. I definitely didn't expect to be doing as well as I was that soon after. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
