Hi all! I would love to set up a support group for other teachers. I'm a fifth grade teacher in Northern KY. I am still on the pre-op side, so going into surgery it would be nice to have other people to really talk to. My sleeve surgery date is August 1. I'm nervous as can be!!!

I am a Texas teacher. I have been teaching K but this year I am moving to 1st grade. Excited for a change! I was sleeved on June 18th and have lost 27 pounds with pre-op diet. My goal is to get back into some clothes that are hanging in my closet and not have to buy clothes to go back to school this year. I need to lose about 10 more pounds. This stinking stall is not making me hopeful though. I had a 2 day workshop a week after surgery and I was still in so much pain. I was determined that I was not going to take pain meds while at school but on the 1st day at lunch I was in so much pain I asked my principal if it was ok to take them and she said' date=' I was not in charge of kids so it was fine. She has also had this surgery so was completely understanding. Excited about hearing school success stories and weight los success stories! Thanks for starting this topic![/quote']

Howdy, fellow Texas teacher!! Where are you from? I live/teach in Eastland. I've taught in Fort Worth and Abilene, also!

Hi! I'm a teacher in Texas. My job is very interesting!! Previously I taught 3rd grade math and science but now at a new school district. So, I teach 6-8 students social studies. All of these students have failed a grade in the past. I also teach a high school online program. This program is for students who are behind on credits and need to graduate. Then, I have DAEP!! This is your behavioral program for those who have been through other programs and this is their last resort for discipline within the district. Needless to say, everyday I see something new! It keeps me on my toes for sure!!!

Howdy' date=' fellow Texas teacher!! Where are you from? I live/teach in Eastland. I've taught in Fort Worth and Abilene, also![/quote']

I went to McMurry and I am from Abilene! I love it there! I'm in Denton now. Taught at a small school outside possum kingdom lake in the past.

^{I teach in Bonham, TX and have taught for 21 years. I have taught Head Start, Kindergarten and now 1st grade.}

I have survived 4 days of my 4 week liquid diet and it gets easier each day! My biggest concern is that my surgery date is one week before school starts. I will have my room ready and will have weeks worth of lessons completed' date=' but I am concerned that I may not feel ready. I teach Special Education and fear missing the first few days. I teach HS at a career center so ALL of the students are new to the school and they are always nervous. Did anyone go back to school after a week?[/quote']

I also teach HS sped. My surgery is the 2nd. Very worried about my students. I was planning on going back a week late.

Which is 3 weeks post op.

I also teach HS sped. My surgery is the 2nd. Very worried about my students. I was planning on going back a week late.

Which is 3 weeks post op.

I had surgery on a Wednesday and could have easily gone back on a Monday. After day 5 you are fine if you are like me.

Hi! I'm a teacher in Texas. My job is very interesting!! Previously I taught 3rd grade math and science but now at a new school district. So' date=' I teach 6-8 students social studies. All of these students have failed a grade in the past. I also teach a high school online program. This program is for students who are behind on credits and need to graduate. Then, I have DAEP!! This is your behavioral program for those who have been through other programs and this is their last resort for discipline within the district. Needless to say, everyday I see something new! It keeps me on my toes for sure!!![/quote']

Oh my! You teach SS and DAEP in the same school day??

I work with students with LD in math and some students with autism. I love, love, love my job????

Oh my! You teach SS and DAEP in the same school day??

I work with students with LD in math and some students with autism. I love' date=' love, love my jobdde0d[/quote']

Yes!! It's very stressful and a big school district so lots of daep students.

I teach 1st grade in Oklahoma. School was out on a Friday in May and I had surgery on the next Monday. I am down about 40 lbs but have a ways to go. I am 10 weeks post-op and go back soon and I am getting nervous. Lots of questions i'm sure!

Hi! I'm a teacher in Texas. My job is very interesting!! Previously I taught 3rd grade math and science but now at a new school district. So' date=' I teach 6-8 students social studies. All of these students have failed a grade in the past. I also teach a high school online program. This program is for students who are behind on credits and need to graduate. Then, I have DAEP!! This is your behavioral program for those who have been through other programs and this is their last resort for discipline within the district. Needless to say, everyday I see something new! It keeps me on my toes for sure!!![/quote']

Wow! I know we have talked in other forums, but never realized you are a teacher too, and DAEP? Wow!

Hello to everyone else! I'm new to the forum. I was sleeved July 8 and am a teacher in the Dallas area in tx. (arlington, for those familiar with the area) I am going into my 12th year as an educator and teach 5th and 6th grade science. Nice to meet everyone!

@ccaramel27. I teach high school business and marketing. Was sleeved in December 2012 and was out Thursday, Friday and Monday. Went back on Tuesday to finish the semester. Don't go back that soon. Take at least a full week off. You don't even have food figured out in less than a week.

I'm a Texas teacher, too.

How's everyone doing?? I'm getting nervous!! I'm afraid I might back out...'August 1 is sooo close!!!

How's everyone doing?? I'm getting nervous!! I'm afraid I might back out...'August 1 is sooo close!!!

I'm doing wonderful! Will be 6 weeks on Wednesday. Down 41 lbs, 162!!! My dad is 56 and was so negative to me about the surgery. Now, he is scheduled for August 27th!! He changed his mind real quick when he saw how great I was doing. Just remember what drove you to want the surgery to begin with. Pray about it and do what your heart tells you! Good luck

How's everyone doing?? I'm getting nervous!! I'm afraid I might back out...'August 1 is sooo close!!!

Being nervous is normal. Remember your goals and why you thought about this to begin with!! It has been the greatest thing I have done for me. I am 39 years old I'm down 90 pounds and barely 2 months post op. My kids are so happy and my

Wife is as well!! I feel

Great mobile injury free and I am myself again!! When you're two months post op you'll laugh at this moment and how you wanted to not do it!! Good luck and god bless you'll do great!!

I'm a teacher too. I had my surgery on June 17th..... I'm looking fwd to feeling better in the classroom! More Energy! Yeah!

I'm already 30 lbs down!!!!