Question:
How soon can I realistically plan to go back to school?`

Hi everyone! I finally have my surgery date and it is August 16th (RNY), classes start August 28th... I don't want to give up this entire semester, but wanted to know, do you think I'll be able to go to class 12 days post op? I believe I can talk to my professors and let them know what's going on, just wanted to hear from some post-op'ers ;)    — Clumsybarbie (posted on June 27, 2010)

June 27, 2010
Teri: Absolutely you can return to school 12-days postop. I had sx 12/29/09 and elected to take up until 1/12/10 off. By day 3 postop and home (not able to exercise yet and of course "eating" easn't an option), I found myself literally going stir-crazy from lack of something to do other than watch TV, read or sleep. Remember, your energy may be lower than average initially and you will have to work at balancing the intake of the correct nutrients as well as getting enough rest in order to support your school ambitions, but assuming you have a textbook surgery with no complications and you listen to every little nuance your surgeon or NUT offers in your best interest than you are likely to do just fine. Best of luck!
   — momeego

June 28, 2010
I would probably get a small back pack or suitcase that you can pull on wheels because lifting is restricted after surgery to about 5 lbs.Even if you get this you can't load it with very much. You will have to pack your shake mix. They offer a ready to mix protein shake that comes in a small bottle. Remember that you will have to take time to have your shakes and water.Doing it too fast will make you sick.
   — tandalyncarter

June 28, 2010
I had my surgery on 5/29/09 and went back to class by 6/8/09. Normally people are told to take 2 weeks off but I was ok so I went against medical advice and was fine.
   — Nina15137