pre-op IM ONLY 17

hi, i have just been approved and everything is being rushed within 2 days of me being notified that i was approved for surgery by the insurance co. i was already going through all of the pre- admission tests...kind of stressful...as i sai on my title i am only 17 and im going into my senior year in high school...so i am sooo excited about this...any way...im scheduled to have the surgery about 3 weeks before i return to school and i hear that even after 6 weeks you can still be tired do you think i should go to school for half days for a while...i go to a technical school and i am in the graphic designing program...my teacher is awsome and i know she would help me get caught up on the work i missed...also how fast did you loose weight?...how much with in the first 2-3 weeks? Id love to hear from you....feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] Thanks Leann

Good for you, Leann! You are a brave and courageous person making a decision as big as this. You will feel so much better after you've lost weight. I can tell you that, for me, I was tired for a while after surgery but I had resigned from job so there wasn't a big rush for me to get back to work. I have a friend that went back after two weeks and worked 1/2 days the first week she went back to work. Just wait and see how you feel. Your body will let you know. As for the weight, I lost about 30 pounds the first month but I also have lots to lose. I have lost 150 pounds so far. I went from a size 34 to a 24 in 10 months. It's the best thing I could have done for myself. I also go the gym four to five a weeks doing strength training and cardio. Best of luck to you. You will be in my thoughts and if you have any questions, please feel free to email me. Hugs, Nancy

Congratulations on your decision!!!!! I am 24 days post op and most days i feel okay. The first couple of weeks was sleep sleep sleep. Now i just want to go back to work. but the dr says its too early. (my surgery was open) Anyway, good luck and keep us posted on your progress. (((((((((HuGS)))))))))) mel

Energy levels and amount of weight loss in the first 2-3 weeks varies from individual to individual... whether or not you'll need to take it easy for return to school will be something only you will know for yourself at that time, I think. Good luck! - cbf

Leann: I had Dr. Ibrahim also. I went back to work after a week. Yes, you will be tired, but they find that the faster you go back to work instead of giving into the tiredness, the more weight you lose. Talk to Christine Robinson at Ibrahim's office to discuss this issue. Angela

Thanks Angela, My mom also had the surgery 2 years ago with dr. ibraham and Christine is like my mom's best friend we have become very close...i talk to her alot about the surgery i also think i have a very good understanding about the surgery because i went through it with my mom...i just want to hear about other peoples experiances and the changes they went through. Leann

hi Leann, I am only 22, and I had open 15 days ago I have more energy then I have ever had, I think the younger you are the quicker recovery time as in tiredness, so its ur call see how ur feeling and go by that

Hello Rebecca,I met you at the hospital yesterday .Thank you girls for coming up and seeing us.Can not seem to drink all that I am suppose to. Went in to see Stacy she needs some prayers today just keep her in your thoughts. Pat Carros-Wall N.J.

I heard from Cheryl today that she still is out there, so she is in my thoughts, you will eventually beable to get in all ur fluids don't worry, I am now down 32 pounds and feel great, it was very nice meeting you Becky