Question:
1. I plan on having the open RNY -- what's the average time off from work?
2. Did any of you go thru an eating frinzy before having the operation? I haven't been approved yet, but I think I've gained 10 lbs. just waiting. Good Lord help me if I get denied for the operation. 3. How do you take meds & vitamins? .. grind? grind & down it with jello? — [Anonymous] (posted on November 14, 2000)
November 14, 2000
Talk about an eating frenzy, I haven't been on the scales since my
consultation on July 12. My surgery is Dec 15, I am guessing I'm up about
15 lbs. I am planning to be off work for a little over 3 weeks, but I have
a desk job with no physical activity.
— Lisa P.
November 14, 2000
Between approval and my date, EVERY meal was my last meal. Yes, exactly.
I takte regular pill vitamins. They're my preference as I do NOT want to
taste my pills, so no liquid or chewables for me. I cut them all for the
first 30 days, because I was scared, but it was in my head, not in my
pouch.
— vitalady
November 14, 2000
On your first question my doctor says 2 to 4 weeks for desk job and 6 weeks
if more lifting and stuff. You second question i m a6 days before my
surgery I have gained 12lbs since my journey began whihc was about three
months ago. Hope that helps
— Timnsarasota
November 14, 2000
I took off two weeks because I have a desk job...but should have taken off
an extra week. When I came back to work, I was getting really tired and
weak that first week. Yes, I went on a total eating frenzy too. Gained 6
pound the 4 weeks I had to wait for my surgery. I would go to Chinese food
buffets and stuff myself and feel very sad...sorta like spending time with
an old friend who was leaving forever.
— Tracey D.
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