band to sleeve revision on tuesday---advice?!?!?!

My band has slipped after 4 years and my Dr-----St. Laurent  ----Dr. Delicious as we call him-----will do the sleeve surgery on me Tuesday the 14th------any last minute advice ----recovery time----things to take to the hospital--------easier than the band-------???  Any help would be greatly appreciated-----

Amanda

ooops, I mean tuesday the 17th------see, I am nervous-------I am also trying to teach and read the boards too---not working------hahahaha

I had my band of 3 yrs removed and was sleeved on 10/24. It was easier than the band but was worth it. I also had a hernia from the band. I'm sure that made my rehab a little more painful too. Good luck to you!

Jules

Thanks so much-----I think I can handle pain---haha---just want to be skinny------wondering if I can teach after 2 week recovery--------

amanda

Hi Amanda,
I'm not a revision (virgin sleeve here), but I just wanted to say I looked at your doc's picture  .  No kidding about the Dr. Delicious!  

As far as going back to teaching (I am a computer tech at an elementary school), I think it is do-able.  Depending on what grade you teach.  Seems like Kinder would be tougher than say, high school, but that's just my opinion!  I went back after 3 weeks.  I could have gone back sooner, but I tired easy and I had the time, so I just took it. 

Good luck to you!

Brooke

P.S.  Get ready for skinny!

I went back to work Monday (after 2 wks). It is doable but I am still tired. Just rest as much as possible. You will do great!

Jules

I am also a teacher.  I had RNY.  I had it done 2 weeks before I had to start school.  Like others have said I didn't have any trouble going back to school I just noticed I got tired alot easier at first.  Just remember to keep plenty of fluids around so that you don't get dehydrated.  I know as a teacher we sometimes forget to drink.  Now after 2 years water is on my desk at all times.