Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

How long were folks off work?



Recommended Posts

Just wondering how long people were off work after the procedure. I had it done on Thursday and really hoped to be back at work on Monday. Turns out that was a bit too optimistic. I'm a school teacher and really want to get back but don't want to push it!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had my surgery on a Thursday and was off the following week - 7 days off work total.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Two weeks.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

i had it on a wed, and like you, wanted to go back on monday but ended up taking the entire next week for a total of 8...def glad i did that

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Banded on 12/21 and was back at work on 12/26 with no issues whatsoever. However I have a desk job so it wasn't as taxing as having to be on your feet most of the day.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

4 days including the weekend

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Banded on 12/21 and was back at work on 12/26 with no issues whatsoever. However I have a desk job so it wasn't as taxing as having to be on your feet most of the day.

Exact same here!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I also had it done on a Thursday & was planning on going back to work the following Monday. Turned out I was way too tired to go back, so I took the following week off. Total of 7 days! I highly recommend it!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thursday seems to be the day of choice. I planned on going back Monday but didn't happen. I did work from home tho. Then the next 2 days I went in the office for half days..back to ft on Thursday.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just wondering how long people were off work after the procedure. I had it done on Thursday and really hoped to be back at work on Monday. Turns out that was a bit too optimistic. I'm a school teacher and really want to get back but don't want to push it!

I had it done on a Thursday and went back on Wednesday. Could have gone back on Tuesday because I spent the whole day shopping. Just remember -no heavy lifting

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I would have needed a full work week, possibly two. (I own my business and can take as much as I want)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

i had planned to go back in 1 week had to have band losenned it was to tight so i felf sick for longer then i got an infection so i took 2 weeks and christmas brake

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was off for 3 weeks...but I think I could of gone back after 4 days...

My job was lifting people.....also I was told I could not lift my son (he weighs 60lbs) for 3 weeks.....

I must say I enjoyed the 3 weeks off !!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • RacMag  »  bhogue925

      Hi, I’m new here. I’m currently on the liver shrinking diet. So far so good, but I have to say I haven’t found a protein shake I like. Anyone have any suggestions please? My surgery date is September 17th. 
      · 2 replies
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife Core are by far the best. They taste just as they are - chocolate milk. You can either get the 26 grams or the 42 grams (harder to find and more expensive). For straight protein look at Bulksuppliments.com ..they have really good whey proteins and offer auto ship plus they test for purity. No taste or smell...

      2. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife has strawberry, vanilla and of course chocolate. No more calories than other protein drinks. Stay away from Premiere, they're dealing with lawsuits due to not being honest about protein content.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×