Hello!

I have just completed the Kaiser Options program and am scheduled to meet with the surgeon in a few weeks. I initially wanted to go with the gastric bypass, but am now considering lap band. My problem is that I am starting an intensive full time nursing program next week, and don't know if I will be able to have the surgery and continue school without missing more than a couple days. I don't have the option of putting the surgery off, because with the Kaiser program the surgery has to be completed within 6 months of the finish date. I would like to know if anyone can share their thoughts on the healing and recuperation time that is necessary for the lap band, as well as if there is any brain function lost due to lack of food! Any info would be great!:biggrin:

I was only out of school for a week. The great thing about the band and laparoscopic surgery is you are back on your feet fast. I simply asked for a letter excusing me from class on hospital letter head and I was all good.

Check your schools attendance policies or see if you can wait until Winter break.