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my surgeon filled out my FMLA. I asked for 3 weeks, but he called and said because I am a teacher and will be exposed to germs, etc. that he wanted me to take at least 4 weeks.

I just wanted to say "I survived!" I am now 4 days posto-op and feel pretty good.

have trouble getting up when sitting on the floor.

17th.

I was having 2nd and 3rd thoughts again today. Then I took my daughter to the doctor and sat in the tightest stupid skinny person chair. I decided I would not have to be miserable in armed chairs after the surgery. Then I asked if I could step on their scale before I left. I had lost 4 pounsince the last time I was there. That means that I have lost 24 pounds since Sept! Pre-op diet starts tomorrow and I am actually excited.

I have been wondering how you are doing. My surgery is scheduled for Dec. 17.

To not have my mother apologize because I didn't inherit her metabolism. To not move tables with my stomach and have others try to figure out why it is moving. To not worry if I embarrass my kids with my weight. I would rather embarrass them on purpose

I can't wait to not have little kids ask me if I am pregnant and have to reply "No, honey. I am just fat." I can't wait to actually have a lap for my kids to sit on.

I am supposed to start pre-op on 3rd, but I am going to try to start tomorrow.

I am 17th, aas well.

I teach 6-8 grade English and history. My principal and co-workers are so excited for me and are being very supportive. I am having surgery on the 17th of Dec. Hoping to just miss that week and one after the break.

I am a teacher and on my feet all day. Tonight, as I was grocery shopping, my legs were hurting. I realized how much better they will be feeling once the weight starts coming off.

I am a single parent of three. I have found care for each of my kids for the time I will be in hospital. I will be having surgery 4 hours away from home. My mother, who lives with me, is elderly so my brother is coming to stay with her. With everyone else taken care of, it looks like I will be alone for surgery and hospital stay. I am a little afraid and sad about this.