Hello From Atlanta

[Candice1222 1]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Candice and I came across this wonderful website a few days ago. I am schedule to have my sleeve on December 14th, 2011. I am having my surgery with Dr. Paul Macik. Here are my stats.

Weight 276

Height 5'4

I am paying for my surgery. I started on the insurance approval process and soon realize that UHC was not going to budge as I am a seemingly healthy person. I went through the surgery clearance process and found out that I have asthma! It does not run in my family and I always assume that I was out breath because I was just overweight. So in some ways I am happy that I went the route of paying for the surgery myself and having to have a pulmonary surgery clearance.

My question I have for everyone is how long did everyone stay out of work before going back? I work in a cubicle so it is not very strenuous. Also, how do you cope going back to work after this major surgery?

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

hi candice :welcome: the main thing i know for sure, practically everyone is different, they have their own speed for recovering as quickly as one week onward. Some people i've heard are back to work in a week or so. Others not for a couple of months. Not real helpful, but true. Also different weight loss in different time periods for all. I guess the main reasons for the above are that all our bodies are different and react differently. BTW My DOS is 12/6/11, can't wait, very anxious and a little nervous.

One thing the same for all, we are all nice, and we have one thing in common: so we love to talk about stuff, ask questions, and get answers.

By the way a big hello to GA. My daughter just moved to Peachtree City.!!!! so i wanted to make sure to send a yell.

kathy

[LGoz 4]

Hi Candice,

My name is Laura ... This is my first time here. I am having surgery on the 14th also and was surfing for answers too. I plan on being off until the 9th. I'm hoping that 3wks is long enough. I work in an office also so I'm hoping that is enough time.

I am so excited but kinda scared at the same time.. Keep in touch and GOOD LUCK!! Laura

[Candice1222 1]

Hi Laura,

It is nice to know someone else going through the same thing on the same day.

I plan on being off two weeks. It is what my surgeon's office told me. I just hope it is enough time.

My boss was very understanding and said if I needed more time off I could take it.

[Chrissy Zeigler 4]

Hi Im chrissy and I am scheduled for my surgery Dec 10 in Mexico and I am only taking a week off work. I am a medical assistant I an hopeing I will be ready, I think I will be weak lack of neutrients tho. That is ok cause I want my surgery. I am soo excited it couldnt come fast enough. I am paying cash for my surgery and my is costing me 5000.00 so I didnt think that was too bad.

[Oopsseedaisy 90]

I returned to work in a week and a half. I could have gone back sooner, but I was out of town for by father's 80th birthday celebration. I sit at a desk and only lift papers one at a time. Good wishes to all of you with December surgeries!