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Lisa S.
Lexington, NC

Mini Gastric Bypass (03/14/12)

Member Since: 11/21/11
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Post Date: 1/17/12 1:40 pm

Right now, I'm in the process of getting approval from insurance for my surgery. I know the next question that the doctor's office will ask is when I want to have the surgery.

I am currently a housewife (PC for unemployed, LOL) & college student. I would like to have the surgery over Spring Break (2nd weekend in March), but if I'm going to be out of commission for more than a week, I will have to opt for May.

I need your advice/feedback. How long were you out of work/commission?

sleevegirl
Austin, TX

VSG (06/21/11)

Member Since: 03/12/10
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Post Date: 1/17/12 5:18 pm

I had a different surgery than you are looking at, but the times all seem to be similar. I was completely out for 2-3 days. I work at home so I was back very limited for the next few days. I probably could have been back nearly full time, but I had some nasty abdominal muscle pain (which doesn't seem to be typical) so I took drugs longer. I'd say 1-2 weeks, just depends... I know, not very helpful. I would plan on 2 weeks though just to be sure.

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(20 pounds lost pre-op) | 5'6"

Lisa S.
Lexington, NC

Mini Gastric Bypass (03/14/12)

Member Since: 11/21/11
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Post Date: 1/17/12 7:15 pm

Thanks...and it was helpful too! :)

I may be able to get approval from my professors to be out another week. I'll wait until I get the approval before asking though. ((the only class that I am worried about is my Anatomy/Physiology class...that class is already kicking my butt!!)) My schedule is weird...Tuesday (3 hours), Wednesday (1 hour), Friday (that's a 6 hour day...WHEW) and Saturday (3 hours)

:0)

shoutjoy Durham, NC k178 Other (05/28/00) Member Since: 02/18/02 [Latest Posts]	Post Date: 1/18/12 2:34 am Hi, Many folks are ok after a few days. Just a little discomfort at the port sites. I'd give it a week and you should be fine. Paula Warner, Certified Support Group Leader, Bariatric Support Centers International. OH Support Group Leader, OH Support Group Coach http://minigastricbypassrus.ning.com/profile/shoutjoy

Lisa S. Lexington, NC 1086732315 Mini Gastric Bypass (03/14/12) Member Since: 11/21/11 [Latest Posts]	Post Date: 1/18/12 3:34 am Thanks ShoutJoy! So I think I'm going to opt for March. I think I will die (like a kid waiting on Christmas, LOL) if I have to wait until May...LOL

deactivated member	Post Date: 1/18/12 4:34 pm Girl you could be as much as 40lbs lighter by May!!! Do what you have to do to get it done sooner rather than later....thats my advice lol. Besides we are all going to be praying for you and your surgery is going to go super smoothly! Can he let you do an online class or something? Can you make it up?? Theres just gotta be a way.

Lisa S.
Lexington, NC

Mini Gastric Bypass (03/14/12)

Member Since: 11/21/11
[Latest Posts]

Post Date: 1/18/12 5:17 pm

We don't have online for the classes I'm taking...BUT...the professors have already given us the schedule. My humanities professor has already said that he will work with us if we have to be out, my Sociology teacher....not sure....but my A&P professor is a bear, she won't fold for anything...and her class is the one that I will miss 2 of.

Thanks for the prayers...I TOTALLY believe in them!!

((((HUGS))))

40 pounds??? WEEEEEE

berryspirit KY 0 Member Since: 01/18/11 [Latest Posts]	Post Date: 1/18/12 8:50 pm Find something that the bear likes, and get on her goodside and then she will let you make it up. ;)

Lisa S. Lexington, NC 1086732315 Mini Gastric Bypass (03/14/12) Member Since: 11/21/11 [Latest Posts]	Post Date: 1/19/12 10:34 am LOLOL Berry, you are SO right!!!

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