Time Off Work

[illinoisGal 1]

Hi all, wondering how long after the surgery did you have to see the doctor again. Also, is the next appt. after that just for the fill? I have taken so much time off work for all the pre surgery appt.s that I can't wait until these are over. My surgery is coming up on Tuesday, July 3rd and I can't wait!

[sman342 13]

Depending on your line of work, you should be able to go back to work July 6 and have the weekend again to rest.

As far as Dr appointments, it depends on your practice's protocol.

One week after surgery - post-op follow-up with PA

One month after that - first fill and nutritionist appointment

[Cazzy 725]

Sman is right, everyones doctor/surgeon is different, so u will need to check it with them as to what the timescales are for visits

[SageTracey 608]

How long you take off depends on how you handle the anaesthetic, recover from the surgery and whether your job is physically demanding or not. I took two weeks off and am glad that I did. I was banded on a Wednesday and went to a concert on the Sunday night - not a good idea. Would have had my surgery after the concert but my surgeon said I would be fine.

[Kate rules 43]

I was off completely for one week. Limited duty 6 weeks. Post op follow up 10 days. Have a physically demanding job so limited duty necessary. If I had more vacation time I would have taken whole time off because I had to take heating pad with me to office.