Question:
2 questions 1)If

2) I am going to have surgery on 12/12, I am a teacher and will only miss 7 days of school, then I'll be on Christmas break ( 2 weeks). How are the holidays post op as far as how you feel? ( I am not talking about missing holiday foods) as far as shopping, wrapping gifts, going to programs etc. I would like to hear from post op folks who had their surgery around Christmas/ or before. Thanks    — Cindee A. (posted on October 29, 2001)

October 29, 2001
The other part of my question didn't appear.. but my other question is if all "goes well" w/ a LAP when can you drive?
   — Cindee A.

October 29, 2001
I think you will be tired because it is major surgery. I walked a lot after my surgery ... just don't lift anything heavy. Good luck!
   — Betty Todd

October 29, 2001
Cindee, my date is Dec. 10. I'm planning to get my shopping and wrapping done before surgery. My husband and I are doing a massive one day shopping trip and my mom promised me help with wrapping them. I am not so much worried that I'll be too tired to do it postop, but I'm worried that if, God forbid, I have any complications that ground me for longer than expected, it will ruin my children's Christmas. Of course thats not my only worry, but with 3 kids who all still believe in Santa, its a very big deal. Good Luck!
   — Donna L.

October 29, 2001
I dont know about the Holiday shopping,,,but driving.....I had an open rny less than 2 weeks ago and have been driving since 1 week out of surgery. I know they told me in the hospital not to drive for 4-6 weeks, but reality is I have 4 children and life is really busy for me. there is no way I could have waited a month or so, and to be honest, I felt fine. My only problem is wearing a bra...OUCH!!!!!!!!!!! Good Luck
   — skymaxjr