Jaudon

That makes sense! Whatever everyone wants is fine with me

So, I'd like to join the group but since it's a closed group, not private, won't our Facebook friends be able to see? I'm not really hiding my surgery, but I'm certainly not interested in letting a few hundred Facebook "friends" know about it. Could it be made private? Or am I not understanding the closed v. private settings?

December 16th here, too! Lots of people getting sleeved that week it seems. Does anyone want a surgery email/text buddy? I don't check here that often but would love a little support group!

December 16th here too! There's a Facebook group for us December folks. The link was posted somewhere earlier.

I just wanted to tell you all how inspiring you are! I'm scheduled for the sleeve on dec 16th and seeing your progress in a year is incredible. I can't wait to see where I am in December of 2015!! Congrats to you all!!

I'd love to join in a Skype (or text) buddy group! My sleeve date is 12/16 - exactly one month from today! I am so excited and nervous and scared, all at the same time, and it would be amazing to have other people to chat with who understand the conflicting emotions and the whole process. Please PM me for my Skype info if it's still open!

I'm interested to see what responses you get. I graduated law school a few months ago (woohoo!!) but am having the sleeve done next month, a week before I start bar prep. Obviously not the same situation but I'm still curious. Good luck on your finals!

Hi all - this is my first post, but I've been lurking and learning for a while now!! My surgery will be December 16th, and on December 22nd I start studying for the CT Bar. It will be my first bar, so I don't know what to expect. Any attorneys out there with any advice? Am I crazy to do these things so close together? Tips for getting through the stressful bar prep and post-op period at the same time? Thanks!

I really appreciate these thoughtful, thorough, and honest responses! I'm lucky to have a successful husband and no immediate pressure to pass the bar for employment reasons. So, if I didn't pass it would not be financially difficult but I obviously want to try to avoid that scenario if possible! Anyway, after considering your advice, I think I am going to start independent study earlier (December 1), prior to the official Barbri start date. This will allow me to get ahead prior to surgery, and let a little pressure off in case I don't respond well after surgery. I have no way of estimating how I will feel after surgery, as the only medical interventions I've ever really had was for broken bones and childbirth (not simultaneously!). I'm overall healthy, and relatively young, so I expect to bounce back fairly easily. Let's hope the gods of jurisprudence continue to smile down on me for a few more months...

December 15 here! I'd love a support buddy to help get through this crazy time - message me if you're interested!!

Thanks for the feedback! I am excited to be starting both of these new adventures!

Congrats on getting a date!! I've been meaning to try to find a group of folks with dates around that time. Know of any? Or want a surgery buddy? Good luck!

Thanks for the support! I'm doing Barbri, and hoping that having a guided study schedule will help me get through it (and pass!!) Having done both the bar and the sleeve, would you try to do both at the same time like I am, or would you wait to do the surgery till after the bar? The CA bar is the hardest - kudos to you for working at it! CT has the reputation for being one of the easiest in New England, yay! Are you planning on taking the bar again?