Hiya, I'm Kristi. I had bypass on 6/26/13. I am a computer teacher in a very small school district. I teach grades pre-k through 12th grade. I'm also an Educational Technology Specialist.

I have run into several other teachers on the June board alone, so I thought it would be neat to see if we could get a group of educators on here to share secrets to successful eating habits in school. I know we are always rushed for time to eat and use the restroom!

How many of y'all are having to deal with Common Core?

Hooray!! I finally got in! On my phone I could not figure out how to join the group so I went to the computer. After much playing around I found the page then linked to another page that had all the details of this group and finally when I was about to give up in frustration I saw the button at the top that said join this group. Yay!

Anyway my name is Sonia and I teach full day kindergarten in Toronto, Ontario. I love the idea of this group so we can share ideas on how to get through the school day successfully. I really hope other people join up.

I had my surgery on July 10 so just 9 days post op right now. Doing quite well, no pain to talk of just discomfort. I am getting in my protein and water and drinking enough too. Also walking 2 miles a day right now, want to increase it but it is too bloody hot. I am wondering how to keep in the daily walks when I return to the classroom in September. I have a tendency to do all things school, family, home, first and run out of time for "me" stuff!

HW:293 B4 Optifast:283 Pre-surgery:271 CW:263

Sonia,

You sound like me… once school starts it's all about school and family… not even so much home… I'm horrible at keeping things clean! I've been walking about 3 miles a day. But I do it when I wake up so I leave my house by 7… Slept in this morning so not sure when I'll get my walk in today cuz it's going to be a scorcher!

Hi! My name is Hillary and I teach senior English and yearbook. I also had surgery on June 26, 2013. I have had a really good recovery so far. It is hard on a daily basis to try and get in enough protein and fluids. I don't know how I will manage when school starts. It's not like I can stop to eat in the middle of teaching. We will all have to figure it out together.

As for exercise I too have given up walking outside. It is so hot! Try walking in the mall or I bought a workout DVD by Leslie Sansone which is essentially walking two miles in your living room. I also have the Jillian Michaels power sculpt DVD which includes cardio and weight training. Both are pretty good!

I have the DVDs by Leslie Sansone! I need to replace my dvd player though. I also have many other exercise DVDs that I have not put into good use… I've done hip hop abs once… lol One issue I have is when they have us jumping… there is too much of me to jump up and down. I don't like the bounce effect… maybe I need a binder of some sort….

Hi my name is Glenna. I am going to have surgery in December! Don't have a date yet but goal is December surgery!! I am a full day kindergarten teacher. I too put my family and school ahead of myself. That is changing.... I need to be the best me I can be for both my family and students!

Hi, ya'll! I had gastric bypass 22 years ago. I lost 100 lbs. I've had pretty good success over these years. My biggest challenge was when I got pregnant with twins 15 years ago. They took a toll on my vitamin depleted body and absorbed most of my nutrients when I ate. Once the twins were born, I went into congestive heart failure and was not expected to live through the night. Apparently, God wasn't finished with me yet. I recovered. Now my biggest issue is that I have severe osteoporosis from malabsorption and I'm only 48. I don't regret the surgery by any means. I just wish I had followed the "rules" to a tee to ensure my continuous health. So if you are new to this surgery, take care of yourself.

So any educators out there? I'm new here and the posts seem a little dated so just checking in...

Hi. I teach social studies. High school. I had bypass 12/19/14. Doing well. As far as Common Core...not a fan.