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05-31-2008, 09:33 PM
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#1 (permalink)
| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 809
Weight Statistics August 4, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
271 lb Start Weight:
138 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
133 lb Weight Loss:
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49.0774907749 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index46.5119628906 BMI Start:
23.6850585938 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
 |  What to expect 3-4 weeks out
Hi all,
I have read alot about the first week or two post surgery. But I am wondering what to expect 3-4 weeks out.
I am trying to decide if I will be ready to go back to work after 2 weeks or will I need 3 or 4 weeks off.
Cheryl
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05-31-2008, 09:49 PM
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#2 (permalink)
| | Big Loser
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California
Posts: 180
Weight Statistics 6/1/07 Start Date:
6/1/07 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
242 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
77 lb Weight Loss:
20 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.8181818182 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index39.0555555556 BMI Start:
26.6287878788 BMI Current:
23.4010560147 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I was ready to go back to work within days after surgey. I had previous surgeries and new i needed to get out of bed as soon as possible, start walking. I really felt good, didnt feel as though i had surgery. I had requested 2 weeks off for surgery. I was definately ready after one week. Everybody is differnt, you need to know your body. I'm sure everyone is different. Good luck 
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05-31-2008, 10:44 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon
Posts: 42
Weight Statistics 3/1/08 Start Date:
4/16/08 Surgery Date:
5' 1"
Height:
274 lb Start Weight:
186 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
88 lb Weight Loss:
51 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.1167883212 % % Lost:
not sure Goal Date:
Body Mass Index51.7661918839 BMI Start:
35.1405536146 BMI Current:
25.5052405267 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I took 4 weeks off. I was physically able to go back after about a week to 10 days but I am so glad I didn't. There is a lot to do.....getting a schedule for protein, walking, vitamins, organizing clothes..... I actually could have used another week for self care but financially I was pushing it with 4. Some people have some severe fatigue after surgery so that is one thing to think about. Everyone is different. I am a workaholic so it was hard to stay away, but so worth it!
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05-31-2008, 10:51 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Smiths Station Alabama
Posts: 4,363
Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
130 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.4782608696 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.0629552549 BMI Start:
23.7747138398 BMI Current:
22.860301769 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Depends on what type of work you do too, if you have a physicaly demanding job you will need more time then if you have a job where you arent as active
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06-01-2008, 05:39 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 5,162
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
287 lb Start Weight:
151 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
136 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.3867595819 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index50.8342151675 BMI Start:
26.7455278408 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
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I went back after 2 weeks...P/T though. I did that until the 6 weeks were up. I stayed so tired! It really does depend on the person.
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06-01-2008, 05:49 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 5,236
Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
154 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.5692041522 BMI Start:
23.4130622837 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I went back in 12 days.....I have an office job, so nothing difficult....I was sore, but REALLY glad I went back quick...I think it helped me get back into a routine, get up and active and feel better faster!
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06-01-2008, 06:32 AM
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| | Guru In Training
Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Royalton, Ohio
Posts: 207
Weight Statistics June 4, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 1"
Height:
214 lb Start Weight:
198 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
16 lb Weight Loss:
73 lb Lb Left to Lose:
7.47663551402 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index40.4305294276 BMI Start:
37.4076861059 BMI Current:
23.6159634507 BMI Goal:
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As of right now I'm scheduled to go back after 2 1/2 weeks (surgery 6/4, returning to work 6/23). I work in the court system so it's pretty much an office job. The last week I'm off I've kind of made "plans" every day to do something: walking at the mall with a friend one day, a condo board meeting, a cancer benefit walk meeting I'm planning, etc...just to get me out and about and on more of a schedule...and so I don't lose my mind being cooped up at home.
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06-01-2008, 08:11 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,004
Weight Statistics July 07 Start Date:
1/24/08 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
309 lb Start Weight:
135 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
174 lb Weight Loss:
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56.3106796117 % % Lost:
02/01/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index51.4146745562 BMI Start:
22.4627218935 BMI Current:
23.2946745562 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I took 4 weeks and glad that I did. I felt fine but was tired and shaky. I made sure I went out each day just to get out of the house. After 20 minutes of shopping I became very weak and shaky and had to head home to relax.
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06-01-2008, 08:21 AM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: fort wayne ,ind.
Posts: 680
Weight Statistics 9-25-07 Start Date:
9-25-07 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
344 lb Start Weight:
210 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
134 lb Weight Loss:
50 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.9534883721 % % Lost:
1-09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index55.5169880624 BMI Start:
33.891184573 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I think we are all different. I was so tired. I took long naps all day for the 4 wks I stayed home. Even when I went back to work I felt sleepy alot. But as they say its up to your body.
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06-01-2008, 08:26 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 5,595
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
339 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.7876106195 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index54.7100550964 BMI Start:
28.5654269972 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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i went back to work 2 weeks after my surgery and felt just fine, everyone is different but it was fine for me!
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