Hi everyone! I recently found out that my insurance does not cover the surgery :biggrin: (darn employer!!). However, last night I received the best gift: my Mom called and said that she is going to pay for it!! :scared2: I'm still in shock that I'm going to be able to begin this journey to a new, healthy me. I can't wait to call the dr and set up my appts/surgery date.

What I'm wondering from all of you, is how much time off you needed before returning to work. I'm a high school teacher so I can be on my feet or sit for most of the day, but do no heavy lifting. I've read where some have gone back after a weekend, where others have taken 2 weeks. Of course, I'll hear my dr's recommendations, but I'm just wondering what your experiences have been. The less time off is best, but I want to do this right!

Thanks for your help!

yeah for your mom, sounds like great support already. My mom was very apprehensive, then (as I have posted) I had to be taken back into surgery about four hours after the initial banding, my mom spazzed out! She is taking it better now, but she sure wouldn't have paid for this!

I'm a teacher as well but in Korea. I got my surgery on a Saturday afternoon and went back to work on the Monday ( I even walked to work about 10 minutes).

I felt like I recovered quicker because I was always moving. I'm not going to lie, it wasn't easy but I made it through ok ( even 2 times :smile: )

My insurance didn't cover it either, but my mom told me it was an investment! Sometimes parents can rock so hard!! Anyway, I also teach high school and I chose to do my surgery the Thursday before a 3 day weekend. I was back to work yesterday (my surgery was Sept. 2). It was a tough day, but I my kids were really awesome about it, today we are watching a movie to give myself one more day to prepare. So I technically missed 2 days of work, but had a 4 days after to recoup. Also, healing time is different for everyone. I let my principal know what was going on, and told him if there were complications, I would call in. Everyone has been SO supportive about it all. Anyway, good luck to you!

I had surgery on a Tuesday and was back to work on the following Monday. I think I was exceptional because I came right out of anesthesia wide awake and had minimal gas pain. I felt really good the following days after surgery. However, I also have a desk job, which made going back to work easy.