How long off work?

[finding me 1]

I am getting banded on March 25 and only took off through the weekend. Returning to work on Monday. I asked the doctors office and they said that should be fine since I sit behind a computer all day. But I was wondering....How long did all of you take off after surgery? Do you think I am pushing it going back after only 3 days...4 if you count the day of surgery?

[outside*looking*in 0]

Hi - I am 11 days post-op and today is the first day I have been out of the house. This is not because I have been in pain but I have been sooooo tired. I have not been taking the pain meds so it is not side effects. I think it comes down to lack of caffiene and calories. Everyone is different though. I was sore for about a week but if I had the energy I think I could have made it to a desk job with the soreness, it was not that bad. I did not have all of the gas pain though. Best of Luck to you.!

[robynbaker 0]

My Dr. suggested one week, but allowed me to take 2 weeks to get used to eating, etc.. I ended up taking 3 as I had shoulder pain.

[Chele6378 0]

I was banded on a Tuesday and went back to work the following Monday. I was VERY tired but it was too bad. I didn't leave the house until 5 days after surgery. I agree with previous posts, it wasn't that I was in pain, I was uncomfortable but I was exhausted.

Good Luck!!

[Rierie882 0]

I had surgery on January 8 2010, so I took Friday off for surgery and went back to work on the following Monday because I work at an accounting office and sit behind a computer all day as well. I did leave early on Monday around 3pm, but that was it...my first week after surgery i worked 38 hours. I felt fine, a little tired but nothing too bad.

[Cocoabean 430]

I have a desk job.

I had my surgery on a Friday, there is no way I could have returned to work on Monday. I went back to work the second week, but wished I had not. I did half time that week. I came down with a cold during the first week post-op and that really took a toll on me. Perhaps if that had not happened I would have been fine returning the second week.

Others on this site have returned within a few days. Everyone is different, but you should have a back-up plan in case you cannot return as soon as you are hoping.

[rottie69 4]

I was off for 2 weeks, BUT I lug bricks, mix cement, install pipes (culverts) shovel and rake and bounce up and down in a truck all day,lol. After my 2 weeks was up I had another 4 weeks of not being able to lift over 20 pounds. Due to my job She wouldnt let me go back any sooner. I say that if your comfortable and your Doc gives you the go ahead then go back. Just dont push it. Its amazing how hard just bending over is a few weeks after surgery.

[dooglette 0]

I had my surgery thursday and I am returning to work tomorrow.I am just a little sore today and each day gets better and better. I just sit behind my computer all day so I dont think it will be a problem. Yesturday was 2 days post op and I walked around Ikea and felt better than just sitting at home

[michiganmama 0]

I had surgery on a Thursday and also went back on Monday. It is a matter of just being tired in my case as well.

[meandtheboys 8]

I also have a desk job. I had surgery on Wednesday, Jan. 27 and went back to work on Tuesday. It was an unusually long day and would have stayed out a few days longer, but I had some meetings that I had to attend.I was tired but ok. It was a challenge because I wasn't used to the food stuff. The other thing is that I got cramps in my stomach like a charlie horse that were pretty painful - maybe because I wasn't drinking enough fluids? Other than just being tired, it wasn't terriblke and I actually didn't mind the distraction from thinking about food.Good luck to you!!!

[stamich0830 0]

I took off a week. I'm on my feet all day at work being in retail. I wish I had taken more time off due to being very tired and low energy.

[XxMariposaxX 1]

I am 9 days post-op and will be going back to work at 18 days post-op.

My boss had lap-band surgery and had wished she took off longer to relax and ease the soreness so she put me on disability for 2 weeks post-op. (I love my boss!)

I too have a desk job and would be sitting in front of a computer all day and think I'm ready to go back NOW but she said two weeks so, two weeks it is!

[ChicagoWinter 0]

I had my surgery on a Friday and returned to work on Monday. Like you, I also have a desk job. As others have stated, I was definitely exhausted by the end of the day. However, I made it through the week and every day was a little better. My biggest problem was discomfort from gas. I tried to walk as much as I could on lunch breaks, but that is easier said than done in Chicago's January weather!

That being said, though, I really think it depends on the person. I have a close friend who was banded a few years ago and she took a week off of work...and said that she thought she should have taken two. I didn't have much of a choice, as I did not have the vacation time. My best advice is to see how you are feeling and go from there. Good luck!!! :hurray:

[LeighaMason 19]

I had my surgery on Tuesday and I went back to "work" on Thursday but not for 8 hours just 4 or so.

[UpperWestSide 3]

I had my surgery on a tuesday and went back to work on Monday. But I only worked half days for the first few days and finally got myself back full time the 2nd week.