Dcline

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.

San antonio Northeasr Baptist

I guess the changes I have been trying to make pre-op are working. I took my son to the dr. this morning and stepped on a scale for the first time since scheduling surgery back in September. I am down 20 pounds!

Zumba is on my list, too.

I am a teacher and scheduled 3 weeks off. My doctor's office got the FMLA paperwork and insisted that I schedule 4 and then I can return early if I feel up to it.

I completely understand your comments. I lost a ton of weight in college and then had some bad experiences. I put the weight back on as "protection" and used it to push others away. Twenty years later, I am ready to tear down that wall.

I am a single mom to 3 kiddos; 13, 10, and 6. My surgery is scheduled for December 17. My kids are my life and one of my biggest concerns is how the surgery will affect them

what doc are you seeing in San Angelo?

ok. Thanks. I am trying to figure out the logistics of getting home from another part of the state after my surgery... the niece that was going to bring me back on the 21st of December has now decided that she can't do it until Christmas Eve. I am a single parent with 3 children. That 3 days is huge.