Sleeve Clearences

rostoswr
on 7/18/13 11:14 pm

Hello All,  

I am new to this group and seeking to have the sleeve.  I enjoy seeing the motivation and support on OH.  I have finished up all of major clearances and submitted them to my surgeon even did a nasty Upper GI Series test yesterday.  The last clearance of 6 month diet evaluation will be completed today.  Next week all of my clearances will be sent to my insurance company for approval.  I am super duper excited!!!  

rostoswr
on 7/18/13 11:31 pm

How long was your recovery time.  I work part-time from home, but trying to figure out if I should plan to take 1 or 2 weeks off...what are your thoughts?

 

HilaryH8103
on 7/18/13 11:45 pm - WA
She didn't have surgery yet. She's waiting to find out if her insurance company is going to authorize & pay for the surgery...
Jackie T.
on 7/19/13 12:58 am - KS
VSG on 12/19/12

Everyone heals at different rates.  I have a desk job and was back at work in 1 week (only because it was the holidays).  I could have gone back sooner.  I was Christmas shopping two days after surgery.  I was tired but it was all manageable and didn't have to take any pain meds.

Some people need longer. It is all a guessing game.  No physical lifting for 6-8 weeks.  You should start walking immediately after surgery (when the nurses let you) and keep it up.

Highest Weight: 285 SW: 264.6 CW:163.1   Surgeon's GW: 189  PCP's GW: 165-170  

My GW:  154   MFP:  jteaford                  

        

rostoswr
on 7/19/13 1:04 am

Thanks Jackie.  I hope my healing time goes well and I don't have to take off more than a week.  

cappy11448
on 7/19/13 6:10 am

I run a nonprofit from home, and I found that on Day 5, I was back at the computer, answering emails and doing some critical tasks (mostly communication related).  I was tired for weeks after surgery, and didn't have much energy, so you may want to factor that into your decision. 

I wish you the best with your surgery, and hope you find it as smooth and rewarding as I have.

best wishes,

Carol

    

Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385,  Surgery Weight 333,  Current Weight 160.  At GOAL!

Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12  8-8

                  9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3  18-3

     

claimmaster
on 7/19/13 7:44 am - OK
VSG on 07/05/13

Honestly, if I was work at home I could have gone back to work 3 days post-op.  I considered going back to my regular job early, but decided to just give myself the week I had planned.  Then I ended up getting sick the next week and missed most of that at work.  Total bummer, 'cause I don't get paid if I don't work.  I had loads of energy the first week.  I guess we're all different.

Jane

 Starting weight: 320       Goal weight: 145      Surgery Weight: 298      Current weight: 215         Check out my blog at www.thebariatricvegan.com

Weight loss month 1-22  2-13  3-12  4-16  5-4  6-0  7-7  8-6

   

    

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