Hi gail- I had surgery on Nov 1st. Open RNY- my surgeon said 6-8 weeks. Its been 3 weeks yesterday... I am NOT ready to go back to work. I am just starting to be able to sleep almost through the night... I have severe restless leg- but when I take my meds I vomit. and this is not a goood feeling. I am planning on taking the entire 8 weeks off so far, UNLESS by some strike of luck, this tiredness ends just like that.... ha ha ha I am a Licensed Envoronmental Health Practitioner (aka health inspector + much more) for 2 local villages.... 1 full time and the other very part time... so I know when I get back to work it'll be at full steam... I may consider going back before the holidays.... if I feel ALOT better, less TIRED and rested... but in all honesty... probably not. Please let me know what you decide and how you are doing. I am willing to be a sounding board or just someone to commiserate with... . Take care and heal well! sue

Hi Pam- I am 3 weeks out yesterday. I am doing pretty good so far. I just cannot tell when I am hungry or full. I eat when I seem to get light headed or a headach. Probably 2-3-4 times a day. My surgeon had us on clear liquids for 10 days, then day 10-14 we could add a protein drink. Day 14 to 28 are a combination clear, full and pureed foods. The pureed are like carrots, greeen beans, hot cereals (YUK), yogurt, SF custards/puddings ect. I have only lost 15 #'s since the 1st of Nov, but then again, I am not doing much, and not really eating much anyway. I had open rny on Nov 1st. My emotions are all over the place... I am sooooo tearful... anything just about can make me cry. I hear this will pass soon. I HOPE SO> other than that... I didn't have any drainage tubes or staples. My incision is about 4.5 inches long, with dissolvable stiches. I think I have ONE regular stitch because its still there. I am not in any pain, and can get around pretty well. The only thing I was not prepared for is how EXTREMEMLY TIRED I AM ALL THE TIME! But I can't seem to sleep during the day. I try to just sit and rest by watching TV but I have no patience... i feel good so my mind says to get out and do something, but my body says 'oh no.... not yet...' aghhh... but overall, I guess I am doing pretty good.... Please let me know how you are getting along.... what are you going through? thanks sue

Add me to the 26th date. Been on liquids since the 12th - Have to do clear liquids starting Sunday. Mary

Angie: Isn't OH wonderful!? All the wonderful people here are such a great support and comfort to me. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Pam

Well, the day has come and the day of surgery has gone!! Gone very well, I might say. I had surgery on the 20th of November and all has gone very smooth. I had expected a lot of discomfort, but I have experienced very little. The most discomfort I have felt is in my throat from the tube placed there during surgery. I am on my second day of clear liquids and all is doing fine. I would hope the rest goes as well, but I'm sure there are rough spots other there some where. Its Thanksgiving Day and even though I'm not having a great big meal, or a small one for that matter, I have a lot to be thankful for. May you all have a Happy Thanksgiving and be especially be thankful for what we have to share and give to each other.