I came home today from the hospital I had the lap band done...

Mrstt
on 5/19/07 11:40 am - NY

I have been wanting to have the surgery for years... I went to the Lenox Hill website... called and signed up for a informational session on May 2 and I was approved and had all my tests done and yesterday I had my surgery.... I have Oxford and Dr. Roslins office was great.... I know that this will work I do have to say that I FEEL REALLY sore and tired and I can't move around I guess that is to be expected since it is so new I told my boss and she left me be out on Friday the date of the surgery and also on Monday.... my doctor said that a minimum of a week will be good... can they fire me if I have a doctor's note... I so don't want to get fired but I also KNOW that I can't go in on Tues.... I work in midtown NYC and live in Queens any one else... This is my first time on this site and I love it... I am so happy I found all of you :-)

javajane
on 5/19/07 12:24 pm - IN

RNY on 07/16/07

Wow! Congratulations!!! I am stunned at how fast you got through the whole evaluation process! It seriously takes MONTHS out here! Hope you are feeling wonderful very soon!

MARCIAM
on 5/19/07 1:00 pm - Sayville, NY

RNY on 09/22/08

Congratulations Mika and welcome to the loser's bench! Please check out the LapBand forum for good advice and support. Good luck to you!

cheri24iv
on 5/19/07 9:57 pm - Hamilton, NY

Lap Band on 05/08/07

YAY Mike!!! Welcome to the loser's bench, kiddo!

We're glad ya found us, too! This site is amazing! So much warmth, love, support and even constructive criticism at times. I love it here, I hope you will too!

WELCOME!

Karen3
on 5/20/07 1:22 am - Long Island, NY

RNY on 06/18/07

Mike, how do you get to work? I only took a few days off for my band--I was fine, but everyone is different. Could you work from home? Will you seriously be fired for a day or two more off if you have a dr.'s note? May I ask what you do? When you go back usually depends on if your work requires lifting, etc. Feel good, Karen

palermopipeline
on 5/20/07 1:19 am - Astoria, NY

RNY on 07/06/07

Hi Mika Congrats on your surgery. WOW! Everything was done in so little time? How are you feeling? I too have Oxford and am waiting to find out if they will approve my surgery or not. I live in Queens and work on the East side. I have told noone of my surgery and I have put in for my 2 week vacation, I hope I am able to go back to work after my vacation because I will NOT be able to take any more time. I am so afraid I will have complications and be forced to stay out then I will have to let that monster I work for know about my surgery. I cannot afford to lose my job. It is my only fear about this surgery. I pray I will have an easy recovery. Can anyone tell me how long they were out before returning to work and how you felt? Take care.