Hello Everyone,

My name is Candice and I came across this wonderful website a few days ago. I am schedule to have my sleeve on December 14th, 2011. I am having my surgery with Dr. Paul Macik. Here are my stats.

Weight 276

Height 5'4

I am paying for my surgery. I started on the insurance approval process and soon realize that UHC was not going to budge as I am a seemingly healthy person. I went through the surgery clearance process and found out that I have asthma! It does not run in my family and I always assume that I was out breath because I was just overweight. So in some ways I am happy that I went the route of paying for the surgery myself and having to have a pulmonary surgery clearance.

My question I have for everyone is how long did everyone stay out of work before going back? I work in a cubicle so it is not very strenuous. Also, how do you cope going back to work after this major surgery?

hi candice :welcome: the main thing i know for sure, practically everyone is different, they have their own speed for recovering as quickly as one week onward. Some people i've heard are back to work in a week or so. Others not for a couple of months. Not real helpful, but true. Also different weight loss in different time periods for all. I guess the main reasons for the above are that all our bodies are different and react differently. BTW My DOS is 12/6/11, can't wait, very anxious and a little nervous.

One thing the same for all, we are all nice, and we have one thing in common: so we love to talk about stuff, ask questions, and get answers.

By the way a big hello to GA. My daughter just moved to Peachtree City.!!!! so i wanted to make sure to send a yell.

kathy

Hi Candice,

My name is Laura ... This is my first time here. I am having surgery on the 14th also and was surfing for answers too. I plan on being off until the 9th. I'm hoping that 3wks is long enough. I work in an office also so I'm hoping that is enough time.

I am so excited but kinda scared at the same time.. Keep in touch and GOOD LUCK!! Laura

Hi Laura,

It is nice to know someone else going through the same thing on the same day.

I plan on being off two weeks. It is what my surgeon's office told me. I just hope it is enough time.

My boss was very understanding and said if I needed more time off I could take it.

Hi Im chrissy and I am scheduled for my surgery Dec 10 in Mexico and I am only taking a week off work. I am a medical assistant I an hopeing I will be ready, I think I will be weak lack of neutrients tho. That is ok cause I want my surgery. I am soo excited it couldnt come fast enough. I am paying cash for my surgery and my is costing me 5000.00 so I didnt think that was too bad.

I returned to work in a week and a half. I could have gone back sooner, but I was out of town for by father's 80th birthday celebration. I sit at a desk and only lift papers one at a time. Good wishes to all of you with December surgeries!