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I would definitely place a follow up with Martine, I had my first consultation with Dr Denis Oct 2010, my nutrition Spring 2011.. and my surgery July 2012... My friend also had the exact same meetings as me and her surgery was October 2012...
Has the hospital contacted you to open a file?Will it be at the hospital or Rockland MD? Rockland MD is the day surgery, they do bands and sleeves as day surgery...
I have 3 kids, who were 1 1/2,4,6 at the time of my surgery so life went on and I tried to not get too tired... I was really lucky!
Any questions you have. dont be shy! and feel free to come to the monthly support meetings!
. I am anxious to meet everybody too. 
It has actually been 2 1/2 years since my initial consultation with Dr Denis. I did reach put to Martine in February and she said the wait is now 2 1/2 years but that depends on many factors. (Not sure what that meant).
I am hoping it will be by September. :-).
Initially Dr Denis told me I would need a week to heal and can return to work. I do have an office job and want to get back to routine as fast as possible... Assuming my body cooperates. Am worried about fatigue as I also have an 11 year old.
Maybe I should reach out to Martine again. I just don't want to disrupt her so much, am sure she has many When when when?? Emails. Lol.
Sylive, am so glad to hear things are starting to move on your end. ;-).
I thin I will tell my workplace that max, i will need 10 days off, but I may come back after 7.
Thanks guys for ur input. Best knowledge we can get comes from those who have been there.
Kellie
Hi
I have an office job, and I had my surgery on a Tuesday and went back the next tuesday... I know that is not the "norm" but I'm a 30 year old mother of 3, and life went on as per usual for us.... After day 3 I felt TOP SHAPE, even did back to school shopping.
I also had Dr Denis, do you see him? Have you followed up with Martine? 3 years is quite long, do you know if you will be operated at Sacre Coeur or Rockland MD?
Good luck!
~B
For me things are starting to move and I'm soo happy but when the nurse called me last week I have ask the same question and she told my I will get 4 weeks but a lot of patiens take less time but personally I think thant I will take my time
I really hope that you will get your call really soon, you are very patient. Who's your surgeon?Thanks
depends on how demanding and active your job is really. I would say at least 2 weeks. 3 or 4 would be good too if you can manage it ... working really throws a monkey wrench into your eating and drinking goals for the day, which are still kinda challenging the first month. Some people have energy issues too, esp if they are struggling with their food or water intake. But if you are sitting in an office, dont need to do any lifting or bending, have some breaks in the day (to walk, or have a protein snack) ... you cna get by with only 2 weeks off.
