Hey All - I just got off the phone with my Dr's office & I've been set to have surgery on Friday - Jan 23rd... :tongue2:

Now the nerves are kicking in now that reality has set in...

I tried to have the surgery before my Spring semester started but that's not going to happen... Praying that I can get back on my feet and make it to class the following week...

I know it's the best option to shed this weight, but I'm still trying to get use to the idea...

Are you a teacher or a student? I had a REAL easy surgery but I have to say after my friday operation I was glad I only had class (student here) that tuesday afternoon for 1/2 day. My problem was as much weakness from hunger (not a drama queen but when you only get water and broth, you do get a little hungry LOL) as it was recovery. Can you wiggle out a couple days off?

I'm a Senior - graduating Dec '09... I have classes Mon - thru Thursday... I'll talk to my professors & get a better idea on how much I can miss without it hurting me...

Thanks for sharing & letting me know I'm not the only student going through this...

Good luck! I'm a nursing student (at 53! I'm insane!) and just honestly told them I was having lap band surgery and had wanted it earlier but it didn't happen...

they were all really nice about it. Early in the semester you'll probably be ok! It really is better to have some time; what if you still need your narcotic pain med, for example? You don't want to take that and drive, or try to take notes!

Good luck! Hope it works out well for you!

Congrats on getting your date. I'm also a student but I got lucky and my surgery was 2 days after winter break started so I've had plenty of time to recover. Are you getting excited?