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I'm 39 and I work as an Esthetician (waxing, facial, body treatments) I am also a massage therapist but have already cleared that schedule for a few weeks. I'm scheduled for lap band surgery Monday March 24th with Dr. Ortiz. I am 5'8" weight 280lbs and my bmi is 41 or wait.. maybe it's 45.. I don't remember. I know everyone is different and a lot depends on your health, level of fintness, age etc... at time of surgery .. BUT I would love to get some feedback on how soon some of you returned to work after surgery and what your occupation is. I'd also like to know how you felt? My surgery is on Monday, I return home on Wednesday and go back to work on Friday. Thanks in advance for sharing your information. I have found this forum to be a life saver in answering my questions. I'm also concerned about the "gas" part... umm.... I work in a closed room with just the client... when you say you have "gas" how do you get it out?? Farting? burping?? what? sorry.. just wanted to ask that. One love Mindy in Oregon :-h

First of all thanks Maggie for sharing YOUR experience and expressing YOUR opinions. There is absolutely nothing wrong with putting it out there. I was/am happy to see that a "patient coordinator" responded to your post. This is EXACTLY what forums are for. Dr. Ortiz does an amazing number of surgeries a week, and it would be ridiculous to assume that 100% of the people will be 100% happy 100% of the time. I was worried because I didn't see any negativity expressed on the forum.. I was thinking.. hmmm.... is this "real" ?? My surgery is scheduled for March 24th... after reading this forum I feel very secure in knowing I will have a great experience. I now know I better bring an extra book or 2 because I might be doing some extra waiting either at the airport or hotel.. that's fine.. now I know. I now know that I might have to walk across the border... great.. I'll be sure to pack very lite... now i know. I now know to bring boullion cubes and make a pot of hot water with my coffee maker in the room... great.. now I know. I now know that people are up walking around and shopping the same day, great, now I know. Thanks to everyone who posts their experience/opionion on this site.

thanks for that information.. I couldn't figure out how they knew what "size" band to put on you.. so now I Know.. well at least I know that we have no way of knowing until the Dr get's in there and decides. Have a great day everyone one love

Hey Ramona I'm Mindy and we are on the same schedule. =D> I arrive the 23rd... what time do you fly in? preop testing and surgery on monday the 24th.. and then fly out the 26th.

HEY! I'm scheduled for March 24th.. flying in on easter sunday.. AND spring break week... good lord.. I couldn't figure out why tickets were $350 from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA.... but OH WELL.. it's worth it. Any other oregonians? Or.. anyhone. Darlene.. I will be seeing you . Let's chat