When can you return to work?

[Chrissy-Chris 51]

My surgery isn't until January 23rd and I am excited and scared all at the same time. I am curious though how soon I will be able to return to work. My surgery is on a Wednesday and my Dr. said I should be able to return to work the following Monday. Is this realistic?

[soakley212 0]

I was banded on Nov 27 and plan to return to work on Dec 13. My doctor feels that you need a few weeks to acclimate to the new way of eating and making sure that you know how to get in your calories and protiens. Plus that first week is HARD. I am not very far out and still struggle with finding things that i can tolerate to eat and getting all of my Protein in. Plus i was just able to start sleeping in my bed on tuesday night, for a week i slept in the recliner because it was to painful to lay flat and the pulling feeling from the port was unnerving to me. If you can take a few weeks i would highly reccomend doing it, if not for the diet factor then to peace of mind and healing. Good luck with your journey!

[Chrissy-Chris 51]

I thought this might be the case. My workplace is incredible and my director told me to take the time I need and not to rush. I planned on returning to work that Monday but I think I will give myself an additional week just to make sure. If I need more time I am sure it won't be a problem. Thank you.

[honk 780]

Take the next week. For 5 business days you get 2 weekends of extra rest.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Take the time. Going back to work will make it harder to plan ahead for band friendly food. You need the practice at home first!

[figgy2figgy 8]

Take your time I only took 2 days off. I came back to 2 office catered parties. It was tough but I stayed strong. Next week will be a challenge at Saltgrass Steak House

[figgy2figgy 8]

Take your time I only took 2 days off. I came back to 2 office catered parties. It was tough but I stayed strong. Next week will be a challenge at Saltgrass Steak House

[mlecapitano 10]

Foggy, u only took 2 days off?! Holy cow. I was banded on monday, and I plan on returning this Monday. There is NO WAY I could have went to work this week. Too much pain, and too much out of it!

[mlecapitano 10]

Sorry, autocorrect... figgy.

[figgy2figgy 8]

Lol I hate auto correct too. Yes I have a desk job but it was still very hard. Thank God for the weekend because I was out the whole weekend.

[SkinnyCubanChick 150]

Very!

[Ruqui 6]

I was banded on tuesday 12/4/12 I went to work today! I have a desk job and the day went rather well. I was filled with 5 cc at time of surgery, on Clear Liquids only. Have lost 8 lbs since 48 prep diet which started on Sunday. I have not felt hunger at all. Very happy so far!!

[mlecapitano 10]

What the heck? They filled ur band at time of surgery?! Mine wont fill me for atleast 6 weeks!

[mlecapitano 10]

What the heck? They filled ur band at time of surgery?! Mine wont fill me for atleast 6 weeks!

[Ruqui 6]

Yep. Dr put in 5cc's. I thought it was done later, but he did it...