ccsbulldog 59 Posted December 31, 2011 I had my surgery yesterday and feeling pretty good. I don't have my follow up until Jan 12th but I was looking forward to going back to work Jan 9th. I have an office job where I sit a lot of the day and no lifting. How long did everyone wait to return to work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joyce Real 21 Posted December 31, 2011 If you have sick time, I would wait till Dr. appointment. It took me the two weeks just to feel good. I had a hernia repaired too so I was pretty sore. Good luck and I am happy for you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaleighGal 4 Posted December 31, 2011 I had my surgery on a Thursday and was back to work the following Monday. From 3 hours after surgery I was up walking around and moving. I took it easy at work and the advantage was I only worked Monday-Wednesday, then had 4 days off for Thanksgiving. Listen to your body and rest when you are tired! Best of luck to you...Happy New Years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenda62 47 Posted December 31, 2011 I went back on day four, was just tired at the end of my day! I am a grocery checker so I am moving all day, I just did not lift anything heavy. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2bSMALLER 28 Posted December 31, 2011 Congrats to you .... . I was banded on thursday December 1st, 2011, stayed over one night because my surgeon keeps his sleep Apnea patients for one night just to monitor them . That Monday I was out Christmas Shopping . I wasn't completely better. I felt good except the little pain at the port sight when standing and bending. I personally think you'll be fine , but you should really see what your surgeon says . Good luck and keep us all posted ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccsbulldog 59 Posted December 31, 2011 Thanks for all the suggestions. From my surgery date I will be off from work 9 days. I honestly can't believe how well I feel already. I know not to push it but I was kind of thinking that by the end of the 9 days at home I will be going stir crazy, plus I can sit most of the day at work and 'take it easy". I luckily have lots of sick time, but also don't like using it. I'm a "hoarder" of my time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2bSMALLER 28 Posted December 31, 2011 Do a lot of walking ... 1 ccsbulldog reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jess55 97 Posted December 31, 2011 If you're feeling good already I would go back. I took one week off and I had a quick recovery, just sore by day 3. Surgery Monday, back to work the following Monday and I have a physical job, bending, lifting, on my feet 10 hours. I'm an LVT and felt I could've gone bak sooner. I know what you mean by going crazy at home. By day 4 I was bored out off my mind. My mom stayed with me a few hours after she brought me home and came for a few hours the next day, but other than that it was just me and my dogs. Luckily 5 days post op was Christmas, so I went to my parents house (only drinking my Protein drinks of course), but at least I had some stimulation...LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBrooks 0 Posted December 31, 2011 I had my surgery on Dec 19th and was back to work on Dec 28th. My job is a little physical, but I have good support at work so that I am not lifting much. I actually feel better now that I am working again. My energy is increasing and I just feel better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliversmomma 10 Posted January 1, 2012 My surgery date was 12/21 and I returned to work on 12/27. I wish I could've had a couple more days off, but didn't have any more sick time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites