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philsangel · January 24, 2008

Well today was my psych eval, and after I finished that I stopped at the surgions office across the street and I have my nutrition class setup for 2/4, my pre op appointment 2/11 and my surgery will be 2/25 I can believe how quick this all has happened, I went to an info session in November, then put it off until I had my wrist surgery done and recovered from, so I finally got my records on 1/3 and 1/7 the insurance approved me. I am excited and nervous. My biggest issue at this point is how much time to tell my agency I want to take off from work, I currently have off from the 25 to the end of february, I am thinking that I could say I was available for work on Friday the 7th of March, do you think that is enough time to recover. I am an RN working at the prison, so not a lot of heavy lifting, mostly medication passing, and triage time work. I am glad I found this site I have been reading for a few days and just decided to post finally.

philsangel · February 1, 2008

no replies:frown::smile:

melbel · February 2, 2008

Hey, I am having surgery near your date. 2/20. I am so nervous. It doesn't seem real does it? Good luck with everything!!

Lynnbg · February 2, 2008

Just had my surgery on the 16TH of Jan. Each person is different on how long it takes them to go back to work. Plan the 7th and call if you aren't ready. Good luck.

Big As Life · February 2, 2008

Congrats on your surgery date...I don't know how much time you should ask off?? Everyone is different...I was not able to go back to work after a week, but some are okay after just a few days...so...I don't know..you will just have to wait and see...I was still on pain meds for the first couple of weeks...

FinallyFree · February 2, 2008

I had my surgery on a Fri. and went back to work on Mon. without any problems.

Starting Wgt. 225 1-07

Current Wgt. 149 2-08

76 lbs. lost Forever!

February 2, 2008

Hi Everyone

I am going to a seminar on Tues. 2/5. I know this is what I want and I have checked with insurance and they are going to pay 100% after a $100 deductable. What exactly is a phyc evaluation and what do they do. Also what is a nutritional evaluation entail? I know they will talk about it at the seminar but would like a little heads up on the subject.

Also how long after your go through all this does it take for you to be able to have the surgery? Again more curiosity about it.

I am in Northern Ca in Redding, CA if there are any one in that area would love to hear from you. Anyone going to the same seminar also.

Hope to hear from some of you. Thanks.

Bobbye1948@shasta.com

jessiegirl · February 2, 2008

Lynnbg I too had my laband done on 1/16 how are you doing do far?

Lynnbg · February 3, 2008

jessiegirl

I'm doing great. I was so excited to have eggs again lol. My weight loss has come to a stand still. But no weight gain even though I am on more solid foods. My first fill is Feb. 25. When is yours?

How are you doing? Most of the pain gone?

jessiegirl · February 3, 2008

Hi Lynnby,

I lost about 11lbs at first but not much more the last few days. I have read that this is normal. My fill is on Feb 22. I had some chicken last night and got that full feeling for the first time and did not like it at

all. I am having trouble getting all of my Water in, how about you?

Where do you live? I live in New Jersey just outside of the city of

Philadelphia.

Talk to you later

Lynnbg · February 3, 2008

Jessiegirl

I'm just outside of St.Louis. I have had that full feeling and your right not comfy. My liquid intake is still short of what they want. I just try again the next day:smile:

Have a great day

Lynn