I am new to this. I found out today that I have been approved and my surgery has been scheduled for next Wed 1/31/07, with Dr Woody Denham. My highest weight last month was 330, I have lost some because of another surgery I had last month. I will find out today at my pre-op appointment what my starting weight will be. I am excited about starting my new life.:clap2:

Can anyone tell me how long before you returned to work (desk job)? I am trying to get an idea of how long I might need to be off work.

Thanks, Amelia :mad:

Hi Amelia,

I was just banded this past Monday. I decided to take two weeks off work. This is mostly because I have a semi-physical job. I was also concerned about being on liquids at work, so I wanted to make sure I was past that before I went back. Hope that helps!

Maria

i had one week off. didn't tell anyone what i was doing (just vague "surgery"). i sit at a desk most of the time and i was fine--no problems. liquid diet after surgery was fine too--optifast shakes and Soup at lunch. lots of diet ice tea and water---you won't be very hungry anyway!

good luck!

girlin

nyc

One week! Had some minor pain in my stomach when sitting down. No other problems

Hi Amelia, the recovery is pretty easy. I took off Tues-Fri. My surgery was on Tues and I returned on Monday. It was plenty of time.

Hi Amelia! Congrats on your upcoming surgery. I have not been banded yet, but because of my line of work (I am a nurse) the doctor said that I would be out for 4-6 weeks. Anyway best wishes on your band day. Gigi

Hi, I had mine done on a tuesday, sore for three days. Back to my sales job on Friday. Steve

Thanks everyone. You responses help a great deal.

Amelia