My name is Lisa and I stumbled upon this sight as I was reading up for my lap band surgery. I just got my approval letter and will be scheduling my surgery in the morning, but it looks like it should be around November 10th. I'm excited and nervous at the same time and am very happy to find a forum filled with others who have been there before or are just starting the journey like me! :grouphug:

Congratulations and good luck. This site has truly been a blessing to me during this process, as I hope it is for you. I'm 8 weeks post-op and believe this is the best thing I've ever done for myself (with the sole exception of returning to church). Keep us posted!

Hi Lisa!

Congrats on getting your surgery approved!! I was just banded on Sept 30th and it has been wonderful so far! It is truly a learning experience, and day by day it is getting easier! This site is amazing you will love it!! Where in Ohio are you? I live in Ohio too! I was banded by Dr Vanek at St joes in Warren.....how about you?

Hi Lisa!

Congrats on getting your surgery approved!! I was just banded on Sept 30th and it has been wonderful so far! It is truly a learning experience, and day by day it is getting easier! This site is amazing you will love it!! Where in Ohio are you? I live in Ohio too! I was banded by Dr Vanek at St joes in Warren.....how about you?

Hi there,

I'm in the Cincinnati area and will have my surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital by Dr. Kerlakian. How long did you take off work? My surgeon said a week, but I've read that if you have a physical job it could be 2-3 weeks. I'm a nurse manager in an ER and could have to lift, move or restrain someone at any time. I requested two weeks of FML just to be sure, but I certainly don't want to mess up my band!

I went back to work on monday! Today is 3 weeks since my surgery and I feel great! I could of went back after 2 weeks, but I had the time so I took it! I work at the post office and I do alot of lifting so I didnt want to push it to much! I know for myself 1 week would not of been enough time, but everyone is different. Good luck and keep me posted! I would love to hear about your journey! I actually go for my first fill the day you think your surgery might be.....we can compare notes! : )

Chris

I have the time in my extended illness bank, but I can only take what the Dr. will sign for me to take. I see him on Monday, so I'm going to ask him for three weeks. It can never hurt to ask!