My surgery date is 8/24 and my nerves have started to kick in! How long is everyone taking off of work?

I know how nervous you are! I was so nervouse until i was knocked out! You'll be just fine, just dont give into to all the crazy thoughts you can have before surgery... I stay at home with my kids, and I feel like I need at least 5 days before i can be left alone with them. My youngest is 2 and im not looking forward to Monday when i have to be mommy again without my husband around!

My big day is the 25th, and I know exactly how you feel. :wub:

One day I'm fine, the next I'm a nervous wreck! I just want you (and everyone else) to know that I am thinking of you and praying for a speedy recovery. I just love popping my head in here! Everyone is such an encouragement to me. I have a feeling that's why you are here too. This place is a great support group!

So hang in there and know that what you're going through is what everyone else has, or is, going through too. That seems to help me.

BTW: Today is my "what the hell am I doing!" day. :thumbup:

I am having my surgery on 8/24

Having one of those days too!

Breathe 2..3...4...Breathe..2..3...4...

I was banded 8/10 and how much time I have to take off is still up in the air - but I have a different job situation than most. I am a long haul truck driver, so I have to wait until I can have a clean drug test and "official" doctor release for my safety department in order to start driving again. Also, I have to be able to climb in and out of my truck, strap cargo, and handle the rougher ride of a semi truck 11 hours a day, plus sleeping in a moving truck with my hubby drives. We are thinking 3 weeks, but today I am feeling 2 is going to be plenty. My hubby went back to work Friday and he will stay out on the road until I am ready get back on the truck, so it is flexible. I think by 3 weeks I will be going stir crazy. If I had a desk job, I would be back at work, so if that is your job, hopefully a week off will be good.

Good Luck!