Going Back To Work After Surgery

[roczy 17]

Hello Everyone,

I originally was going to have the gastric bypass surgery, but my doctors have pro-longed my surgery i was supposed to last a year on weight management and then about a month to get everything set up but it's not been a year & 3 months since I started my journey and still not surgery... & since life changes do happen, I was just hired for a new job in a hospital emergency room in registration.. and I was going to cancel the entire weightless surgery but then I remembered the option for Lapland, it being a much safer procedure vs. removing a part of your stomach and or stapling your stomach. I was reading that this is an out-patient procedure as well, but how long after surgery can I get back to work? at this new job I cannot afford spending more than a couple of days off..please let me know I need some feedback other than the doctors! Thank you !

-RoCzy

[AmyD102 95]

I am going back to work after a week(being banded 3/6) because I sit behind a desk in an office and do not have to anything very labor intensive. My husband is getting banded 3/29 and he was told he needs to take at least 2 weeks because he is on the road all day delivering and lifting medical equipment (hosp beds, oxygen concentrations, wheelchairs, etc). So it kinda all depends on what ur job is like, if you spend a lot of time on your feet or lifting things you might want to take some extra time off.

[roczy 17]

Thank you Amy!

[Banded in Bear Lake 8]

I had my surgery on Thursday and went back to work on Monday. I work in an office, so no hard labor. I was fine.

[armymom2012 51]

I had mine on a Wednesday and went back part time on Monday for a week. Although I work in an office I had some complications that were unexpected, like painful stomach spasms and neck pain from the gases they blow you up with. About a week later I was fine, but it just depends on each situation I think. Good Luck to you.

[pattiwagon30 14]

I was banded Monday the 27th of Feb, 2012 and today is thursday March 1st and I am going back to work 1/2 day today and tomorrow. I feel great and am able to get up and down pretty good. I'm having a difficult time sleeping in my bed so the couch is my friend for right now. I too sit behind a desk so I think I'll be ok.

[#MagicWithinme 173]

banded on a Tuesday went back Monday although dr gave me excuse for 3 weeks. A friend of mine went back next day!

[yellowrose88 43]

I was banded on a Friday and went back to work on Tuesday. I have a desk job and was fine. The only thing that really bothered me was the driving to and from work for the first week.

[roczy 17]

Thanks for the feedback. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!

[honk 780]

I had surgery late on a Thursday; was off that Friday and for 5 business days. Monday after surgery I was back at the gym doing about 45 minute walking. When I went home I was pretty tired and would take a an hour nap.

[rachelminnix 0]

I had my surgery done tues the 21st and went back the following Monday... I work on my feet all day but I was fine. Just go at your own pace

[dee257 1,516]

i had surgery on 2/22 and my doc told me to take 3 weeks off.....and no lifting more then 5 lbs.....

im feeling good been walking lots..and enjoying the time off.....good luck