How long should i expect recovery to take after a sleeve?

[maggy]

Hi everyone,
I'm booked in for a sleeve on the 16th of this month and am wondering what people's experience has been in terms of recovery time. I'm giving a talk just over two weeks after the op and have assumed I'll be, well if not exactly fine, well enough. I know everyone is different but am I completely mad?!?
Xx

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[Kar8858]

Hi, i was suprised at how long it took me to be back up and running, i had 18 days off work, mostly leave, and then have been on three weeks office duties. Im back on full duties from Sunday. At two weeks out i was feeling pretty rough and tired..i guess everyone is different but im now 5 and a half weeks out and feel about normal now.

 

[maggy]

Thanks Kar, I was beginning to wonder if maybe i was expecting too much. I've had lots of surgeries for endometriosis and I guess maybe I thought this would be more straightforward but possibly not. I think the reality is that the talk is something I really want to do and I hate missing out :0)

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[maggy]

PA. I think I put this thread in the wrong place. Just started a thread from the last place if been. Newbie mistake! Does anyone know how to move it. Or perhaps it doesn't matter.

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[maggy]

Sorry! Meant 'PS' My typing on an iphone is dreadful!

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[Kar8858]

See how you feel, i had a pretty good recovery and little pain but i wouldnt have fancied talking at 2 weeks, and i can talk!!

 

[maggy]

Lol! Me too. Thanks Kar. Good advice.

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[Bear]

Hi Maggy, firstly good luck with your op.

I'll be 14 days post sleeve op tomorrow - so how I'm feeling now would be fairly similar to when you give your talk.

I've followed Karina loads as we started out at similar bmi's, so I kind of had her progress in my head as a benchmark as she was a few weeks ahead of me.

Today, I've walked to school twice (about 2 miles) , been to the GP, an hours worth of light gift shopping and then coffee with friends. Have hung a load of washing on the airer, and cooked dinner for the hubby and kids................... And I am flipping shattered. Sometimes the tiredness will really hit you without warning. I have no idea how Karina has been able to stay awake at work.

One thing my provider advised was to try and have 5 meals - I'm managing that now just to try and spread my energy intake.

But, if you are careful, and have plenty of sleep beforehand, you should be able to do a talk at 2 weeks. As long as the talk doesn't have physical actions with it. ;-)

 

[The Old Woman]

I had just one week off work and was fine although everyone is different. Just rest as much as you can around your commitments. Good luck.

 

[maggy]

Thanks everyone.

Really good to hear that you're up and about Bear and Old Woman, though tired. It's very reassuring

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[Stacey83]

Hi Maggy, I think at 2 week's out you'll be tired and a bit slow but if you prepare your talk now while you're still on top of things so you're just presenting it I think you'll be fine especially if you're able to rest up before you do it.

I ended up having a few complications and had 2 months off work then a phased return - very cautious occupational health at work (public sector!) I'm only just back full time 5 months post op and still getting used to a slower pace of life!

As long as you follow all your guidelines, rest and stay hydrated you should be ok.

 

[alfiemoomin]

good luck i am having my op in around 70 hours from now!!!! eeeek, i am flying to Czech to have my sleeve. i fly monday- return friday next week. i like you have business commitments and will try to juggle home working, presenting and resting. after a couple of weeks.

i think you will have to play it by ear, dont over rule what your body is telling you and kee activity to minimum bfore hand to enable the talk bit i guess.

I have watched bear and cani progress with baited breath lol and hope i can see their journey as my guide.

good luck hun xx

 

[maggy]

Good luck Alfiemoomin!!! Will be thinking of you.

And great advice Stacey. My usual trick is to write the thing on the train/plane there! But I think this time I'd better do my time management by the book.

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[maggy]

Do let us know how you get on Alfiemoomin. Take care Xx

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[alfiemoomin]

wills do all xxx