Dr. Garcia 8/31/13

[saffikeagan 8/31/13 48]

I think it's time to jump. I'm going to book Dr. Garcia on 8/31. I'll fly out after work on Friday, and be back home Tuesday. Hopefully, I'll feel up to going back to work on Wednesday (I just sit at my desk all day). Total cost with Airfare will be less than $5100. I've heard only positive things about most of the Drs. so I'm sure any decision would be a good one.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I wouldn't count on going back to work quite that fast. Not saying you can't, but that's pretty ambitious. Good luck to you! It's a fabulous journey.

[saffikeagan 8/31/13 48]

Well, I'm hoping that I can make it at least 5 hours, then it counts as a full-day Salary is nice occasionally!

[saffikeagan 8/31/13 48]

Also, as I work with doctors, if they send me home sick; then that is good too. I've only 6 days of PTO left, and I don't want to burn through them incase I do need them between Sept and December.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Just take care of you and know your limits. I am self employed and no work means no pay for me, too. That said, my fat but shrinking ass stayed on the couch for three days post op as sipping Water is actually exhausting.

[saffikeagan 8/31/13 48]

Well, if I'm feeling like crap, I can always call in. My biggest concern would my my commute 30 minutes in the morning and 1 hour in the evening.

[mimimcd 46]

I wouldn't count on going back to work quite that fast. Not saying you can't' date=' but that's pretty ambitious. Good luck to you! It's a fabulous journey.[/quote']

I went to TJ on thursday from tx. Had surgery friday afternoon with Dr Garcia . On sunday eent back to hotel and flew home on monday morning got home about 7pm tx time . Went to work tuesday and havent missed ANY time since and that was 4/26 .. it can be done . I encountered fatigue but a nap when I got home from an 9.5 hr day 5 days a week and I was good

[SweetT23 18]

I think it's time to jump. I'm going to book Dr. Garcia on 8/31. I'll fly out after work on Friday, and be back home Tuesday. Hopefully, I'll feel up to going back to work on Wednesday (I just sit at my desk all day). Total cost with Airfare will be less than $5100. I've heard only positive things about most of the Drs. so I'm sure any decision would be a good one.

I will be having surgery with Dr. Garcia on 8/28! Maybe I'll see you there!

[saffikeagan 8/31/13 48]

We'll pass in a hall of the hotel, I'm sure.

[Annie04 28]

I have my surgery scheduled for August 30th, the Friday before Labor Day, so I will see you there. I am flying in on Thursday night and will be having my surgery on Friday. I will fly home Monday night and go to work on Tuesday. I tolerate surgery pretty well and I only work 6 hours a days. It is encouraging seeing other people doing it as well. I am having my surgery with Dr. Garcia at Florence Hospital, so we will get to meet each other. I am so excited, I have been planning this since February and living vicariously through all the other sleevers...LOL

[Tiff 93]

I want to book with Dr. Garcia also but have to wait for tax refund in Feb. :(Alma said it was a 5 night stay so good to know that's flexible if need be. Will be following you ladies, seeing how it goes, going straight back to work etc. best of luck!

[NoMoreDonuts 10]

I just had surgery last Wednesday (7/24) & was back to work on Monday. Granted I did half day on Monday, but was back at full day on Tuesday & Today. But I think I'm definitley not the norm.

[chickadee73 57]

I'll be at florence August 27. Starting to see lots of posts from folks there the same time as me--exciting!

I return to work 10 days post-op and fly toPhoeni for a four-day conference a week later. I called Alma and talked to her about the trip to Phoenix and she said she thought I would be fine. She said lots of sales people who have the surgery are back traveling within a week or so.

I figure Ill rest when I need to and it will be ok. I'm not afraid to cancel the trip to Phoenix, but hope I dont have to.

[meemee 2]

I'll be at florence August 27. Starting to see lots of posts from folks there the same time as me--exciting!

I return to work 10 days post-op and fly toPhoeni for a four-day conference a week later. I called Alma and talked to her about the trip to Phoenix and she said she thought I would be fine. She said lots of sales people who have the surgery are back traveling within a week or so.

I figure Ill rest when I need to and it will be ok. I'm not afraid to cancel the trip to Phoenix' date=' but hope I dont have to.[/quote']

Hey chickadee. I'm outside of Phoenix and I've made up my mind. I'm Flying down end of aug (maybe I will see a few peeps there) and coming home after the five/six days. I work at like airbase with children and I'm thinking of taking an extra week off. I'm psyched, nervous, anxious all at the same time. So glad there will be others to talk too!!!!!