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I had surgery on Wednesday and went back to work on Monday. I had the gas pains and nausea. I was also very weak and tired.
You can do it, for sure.
As an aside. I had 2 csections and this surgery was a breeze compared to that.

I had surgery on a Monday and went back to my job teaching on that Friday. It was too much and I really should have rested! Bu the end of the day I was in terrible pain. PS I've had a c section too, this was a breeze compared to it. Every day got so much easier with this.

Got a phone call today and my surgery was changed from the 14th to the 13th, so only one week to go as of tomorrow!

Got a phone call today and my surgery was changed from the 14th to the 13th, so only one week to go as of tomorrow!

Thanks DL!! :-)

Thanks Kit...I would definitely not be on pain meds to commute, meet with clients, or perform my duties...but good point! I chose not to take pain meds after my C - sections because I didn't feel they were necessary, so hopefully this won't be any more invasive...fingers crossed!

Thanks Kit...I would definitely not be on pain meds to commute, meet with clients, or perform my duties...but good point! I chose not to take pain meds after my C - sections because I didn't feel they were necessary, so hopefully this won't be any more invasive...fingers crossed!

My reaction was to hold up my hand before they could say more and say, "this is my decision that I didn't come to lightly...I did the research, am confident with my choice and am moving forward with or without your support..." they did back pedal a little when I said that because they new if they said anything else that was negative, it would make them look bad.
I may not be confident all the time and I come to this forum for support, but they don't need to know that!

Exactly..couldn't have been said better.

Okay, my rant is to the only two family members I chose to tell about my upcoming WLS...
I have been preached at to lose weight for health reasons for as long as I can remember and now that I am taking a HUGE step forward I get snide looks and "please tell me you are not serious." You would think I said, "Hey, I am going to have a sex change operation this month."
Why are they so quick to be against my decision when they have been part of my misery for a long time and know how I have been hurting with all this weight on me (physically and emotionally)??
Grrrr....so frustrating...wish I had kept my mouth closed...

Will do! I am nervous about the whole exercising thing, as I have always said I'm allergic to exercise. Lol. I did 30 minutes of Just Dance 2014 with my family last night and thought I was going to pass out I was so worn out...will I ever enjoy it like so many people on here?

Congratulations! You look great! I have the same starting weight as you and am getting banded on the 14th. Did you lose gradually over the 10 months or a lot at first and then it slowed?

Thanks...
Ok everyone tricare approved surgery and I called today and have a surgery date of feb 18!!! Wow...this is real soon!!! I am just gonna keep reminding myself that I can do this!!! I need to do this!!! I am strong!!

HealthyNewMe, thank you!!! I feel sooooo much better. Getting banded was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

Exactly..couldn't have been said better.

My reaction was to hold up my hand before they could say more and say, "this is my decision that I didn't come to lightly...I did the research, am confident with my choice and am moving forward with or without your support..." they did back pedal a little when I said that because they new if they said anything else that was negative, it would make them look bad.
I may not be confident all the time and I come to this forum for support, but they don't need to know that!

Andy, good luck to you on your Feb 21st date! I will let you know how it goes for me with going back to work early.

Thanks B-52...sounds like I am just going to have to listen to my body, because even if my mind is ready, my body may disagree...

Thanks Debbie, that makes me feel much better when I read about your friend!

Great advice about the back brace, as I will not be able to carry a pillow around like I've seen suggested...hot liquids, will do...I hope I can too, thanks...I just keep telling myself that I was back to full time work and finishing my Masters 1.5 weeks after a C section, so I can handle this...but I may be assuming too much.

Thanks Leepers...I will have to remember to ask my surgeon about OTC, as I will have to be limited to no narcotics until after I get home from work.

Great advice about the back brace, as I will not be able to carry a pillow around like I've seen suggested...hot liquids, will do...I hope I can too, thanks...I just keep telling myself that I was back to full time work and finishing my Masters 1.5 weeks after a C section, so I can handle this...but I may be assuming too much.

Thanks Leepers...I will have to remember to ask my surgeon about OTC, as I will have to be limited to no narcotics until after I get home from work.

Wow Valarie, I think you have me beat by a long shot on being tough! Thanks for the feedback and it's good to know others are doing this too.

Again, thank you Brant...such kind words...I do hope to be like you and like what I see looking back at me...I do believe there is a beautiful person trapped under all of this weight...Thank you again - everyone on here inspires me to take this journey one day at a time and enjoy what I hope to be a new lease on life!