Tanks for keeping me up im feeling a 1000 times better now im home and in Bed and Loving that i took this step

Day 4 and back to work. Sleeved last Thursday evening, flew home yesterday, up at at school today. Everyone with Dr. Almanza was simlply amazing. Every thing we could ask for was taken care of for us. The second day was concerning, but every day since then is great. I'm down 21 pounds just since pre op Whoot Hoot, when has that happened?

So happy for you! God luck and God speed on your recovery!!!

Thanks Robinette!!! Yes I'm scared,excited. And I did very poorly on the pre op,but not worried about it,and i can't wait to get my life started again. I think I been worrying about all the bad that can happen and you know that I still want to go through with it.LOL yes I will see you in Mexico

Robinette,

I have the same surgery date, although I will be having mine in Ky and not Mexico. Post and let me know how you're doing after your surgery. I can't imagine having surgery and having to go to school. I'll be going back to work the next week and I'm already dreading the return.

Gigi

HI Patty,

Your school sounds wonderful. I'm a VP for a LARGE urban high school. I was in the middle school when I planned and booked my surgery and I would have been comfortable telling a couple key people....but now I've been shuffled up to the HS where I don't know ANYONE and am not comfortable at all having this conversation. Our Pre-Planning starts the 20th as well and the kids come the 27th. I actually have to RUN the Pre-planning inservces....while consuming only liquids....I'm missing one afternoon of meetings, then the day of my surgery is a "clerical" day....teachers can work in their rooms, etc....then Friday there is no school....so in terms of scheduling, it's not too bad. And the day I come back is not too bad either, in terms of what I must do....oh well, it can't be helped. I'm doing this with my sis, who lives very close by. My son will be a great help at home...it's just school that is the big question mark. Lucky you with such a great support system at school....I miss the kids, sounds like our kids are similar....although mine are not labeled at all....the city/urban thing provides great challenges and I love it too.

Get some rest...good luck on your big day and keep me posted as to how you feel.

Robinette

Hi robinette!

Thanks for sending me a message. YES! I am so excited about my surgery this Friday!
I work in a very small private school for kids with learning issues. I teach reading to middle and high schoolers. Because of the nature of my students, it is a VERY demanding job, but I love it. Call me crazy.

I have told everyone in my little school. Because it is small, they would notice something is up. Everyone is being so supportive. Two girls I have, sisters, have a mom who had this surgery last year. They are REALLY excited for me. My principal has friends who have done this and she is already looking out for me. I have to move to a new room and while I am in the hospital, she is going to move my stuff for me. Actually move it. We don't have a big staff to do this kind of stuff. ( Thank goodness I packed my room in boxes at the end of the year!)

So, your surgery is on the 23rd? i know you are excited, too. I think I would tell some people at school. You might need some support since you will be heading back to the classroom in only four days. Are you skipping pre-planning?

Pre starts on the 20th for me and the kids come on the 27th. I will keep you posted!

Very Best Wishes!

Patty