Hi, I was so glad to find this board. I am thinking aboub going to back to school to get t teaching Cert in Ct. They have them there becasue they really need teachers. I already have a BA in Sociology and minors in Psych and social Work. I have been working with adults with developmental disabilities for the past 8 years now. I was thinking of getting a Cert in Early Child. Ed which would let me teach Pre-k to 3rd grade. I am looking into the program at Eastern Connecticut State Univ. and would want to teach on the eastern side of CT. I would love to hear from teachers in CT, from people who went to Eastern or just anyone who would like to share? I am really struggling over. I have heard that it is hard to find teaching jobs, wich I found odd because I keep hearing that we need more teachers. I would love your input. P.s. I would have to do Early Ed because I am such a lousy speller/typer ;) Kasey (-61)

Hi y'all! I am also a teacher and I had my surgery this summer too. In a few days will be my 1st month anniversary and i am settling down into the new routine. I am somewhat concerned about stress and eating since I used to be a big (no pun intended..hee hee hee) fan of "it's just easier to order a pizza". I get so busy during the school year....I teach HS French...with correcting and grading and exams etc. that I used to just grab what was closest and fastest. Do any of you have ideas?? Susan

Dear Christie, I was very encouraged by your post....I am anticipating being up and around quickly....and would like to attend a reading/writing workshop in New York 2 weeks post op. Your experience sounds fabulous...I hope for the same speedy healing. How's the weight loss? Mary

Hi Alice, Congrats on your upcoming surgery. I remember that feeling of excitement as it got so close. I had my surgery the first day possible after we got out for summer break. I was soooo busy the last two weeks before surgery I never had time to get worried. I've felt GREATTTT since surgery. I never had pain. I had a little pressure from gas, nothing a little walking and rubbing wouldn't take care of. WALK WALK WALK SIP SIP SIP!!! Keep us informed on how you are doing. GOOD LUCK!!! Christie

Hi Everyone. I am a 4th grade teacher in Northern California, and I am having surgery in 3 days! (My wife is also having WLS in one month.) I am excited to see the kids reactions. I am, however, concerned about maintaining the energy to manage thirty-one 4th graders 8 weeks after surgery. Good luck all. --Brett!