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I know everyone's different, i.m only 2 days post op but how long did it take you to feel ok again?

How long did you take off work?

Thanks in advance :)

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I had surgery on Friday, and went to church on Sunday. I can't really remember how long before I was okay. But, since I had surgery on my stomach area, I did not drive for about 2 weeks. I am not sure that is necessary, but chose to do that. Best wishes, Karen

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Thanks Karen, i'm due back at work Monday, hope i.m ok! Positive thinking! :)

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Had surgery on a Tuesday, went back to work the next Tuesday and felt horrible, but that was my last bad day. After that I was fine.

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I had surg on thurs went back to work next thurs. be sure and use gas strips... Gas pain really hurts. Good luck it will not last long then you will start feeling back to normal:)

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Banded on a Tuesday and worked 6 hours (almost full day) that Friday. It was not too bad, but I did a lot of sitting. However, that day was my turning point both mentally and physically. I was still in pain (mainly gas), but I found getting back to some normalcy very freeing and motivating.

I listened to my body, but pushed a little...

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Banded on a Tuesday and I could have worked on Friday of I pushed, but I opted to go back on Monday. I was tired but ok. (I have a desk job)

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Thank you everyone, i suppose i.m just worrying, going to be positive, feel better than i did this morning :)

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I have a really sedentary job, but I was banded on a Thursday, work on the Monday. I was tired, for sure, but it wasn't too bad. My turning point was day 8, all of a sudden I felt almost like "normal" again! Good luck!

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I have a really sedentary job' date=' but I was banded on a Thursday, work on the Monday. I was tired, for sure, but it wasn't too bad. My turning point was day 8, all of a sudden I felt almost like "normal" again! Good luck![/quote']

My turning point was day 8 as well!

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I had my surgery on a Friday and went back to work on Monday. I didn't feel like I was ready but once I got going and started getting things done I really felt much better.

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One week and two days home half days back at work the second week had no energy:( but best thing I could have done....rest.

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Had surgery on May 15th and my energy just came back on June1st thanks to Vitamin B-12. 1st day back to work May 31st but on light duty, I'm a labor and delivery nurse. Not an easy job after surgery.

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Had surgery on May 15th and my energy just came back on June1st thanks to Vitamin B-12. 1st day back to work May 31st but on light duty' date=' I'm a labor and delivery nurse. Not an easy job after surgery.[/quote']

Im curious how much B12 you are taking. I am feeling great except I have no energy. I am working on getting my Protein and Water but thought about the b12 too. Is it a small pill or liquid? Where did you get yours?

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