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.