I had the same scheule: check in early weds a.m. had surgery by 1pm, walking by 3ish, d/c 1pm next day. back to work on Monday.

Only my abdomen was sore, felt like I'd done a million sit ups or been puking for a week (LOL). I went back to mostly "desk" job and was fine other than somewhat tired. I didn't have a choice either, not enough sick leave and didn't really think I'd need anything more unless I had a complication.

Had no comps, no pain meds, did everything I usually do and just didn't get overly into more difficult chores. Like I wouldn't have mowed the lawn or anything like that--but I did carry a case of water into the house (but didn't have to bend over or down to let go) so just be smart. You'll know what you can do and what can wait. Some people are not knocked out by surgery but some are.

WHAT I DO RECOMMEND is taking a pillow with you to surgery. You will want to hold it to your stomach when you drive home. It feels like you have no control, you're full of air, fluids, and gas and you might feel like your tummy is now uncontrollable jello (feels like that) so when you make a turn or hit a bump....you feel like your guts are gonna come out. A pillow is merely  a psychological bandaid but feels good!!

I got my surgery date for OCT 12th... im so excited ... i cant wait, it seems like its right around the corner, please continue to pray for me on this journey to the beginning of my new life.

I will say I had he same fear, I can drive 3 hours from home some days in some really small towns in OK. I was very afraid of having an issue, but thankfully I have had none.I did ask Dr. B about that and he said it is okay to drive that far out. I was also afratid of sitting too long, blood clot possibilities. They said if I was up and walking every hour after surgery that will help.  I just always kept liquids in my car to keep me hydrated. I drink way over the required 64 oz because I am in and out of the heat all day.

As far as hunger, I just kept my stomach full of liquids so no hunger issues. The first couple of weeks I would see a commercial and think oh that looks good but the thought of eating it made me sick. Your stomach is so fragile at first. Now 2 months out, I feel a small amount of rumbling in my stomach like ahunger pain but that is because I might not have drank in quite awhile. But my head says I dont want to eat anything. Very trippy. So I just get a drink and it goes away.

All of the projoes are awesome plus they have 20 grams of protein!

Yes Shorter is right, WW will only let you have protein shakes during your liquid phase and ONLY if you need it for a lack of energy. BUT with that said, I bought a yummy tub before I knew that piece of info.

www.syntrax.com in the  NECTAR SWEETS section, flavor Chocolate Truffle

Very yummy and only 100 calories per big scoop, no carbs,  no fat and no sugar and 24g protein. If you are going to drink a shake, this is going to be the best. Cost $44.95