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I was scheduled for 12/1, but called my surgeon's office this morning and asked to reschedule. It was partially practial - I work for a religious organization and was scheduled to help lead a retreat in a city three hours away on 12/5 through 12/7. At first I thought I'd just tough it out but I didn't want to commit to the retreat and have to back out, nor did I want to have surgery and not be able to take good care of myself. I just figured driving for three hours and working very long days when I was less than a week out was just slicing things too fine. It means I'll have to be recertified, but I'm glad I postponed. I went a long time when I didn't think I was going to get approval and let some bad habits creep back - this gives me time to really get back on track and recommit to living life with the band. I'm relieve and hopeful to get back into the band groove -

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I think you made a good choice, only a few days post-op, while you may not be hurting anymore, your body is still healing and you'll be tired & weak.

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My surgeon's office called me back a little while ago and gave me a new date of 1/19 - I really feel I made the right decision, especially in light of the fact that I had an emergency appendectomy 8/29 and it was about 10 days before I felt like myself again.

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I agree good choice. You need time to recover. It took me over a week before I felt better. I took two weeks off from work to ensure I good recovery and I am back at work with no regrets.

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Good for you sometimes we think we are super woman and we hit a brick wall...I know I did and the wall gets harder the older we get. I'm a few years older than you and hit it the other day after running around all morning than going for a heart stress test!~! Good choice...good luck to you! Happy Thanksgiving...

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Oh forgot to mention I had an emergency appendectomy when I was 30 and I think after much research that this procedure should be much easier than your appendectomy! I'm hoping ....also easier than a C-section! :blush:

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