aeromech 202 Posted March 20, 2013 I have scheduled to have tomorrow Wednesday (surgery day) to Monday off from work. I work as a mechanic and can avoid lifting anything more than 20lbs pretty easily and will be walking up and down stairs and through the workplace regularly. For this activity level, do you think this is enough days off? How many days did it take you to feel strong enough to return to work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockstar_Jen 49 Posted March 20, 2013 I had my surgery on Tuesday and was doing light duty by Friday. Three weeks out I was shooting (photographer) which requires lifting about 50 pounds consistently. I know everyone is different, but I had very little pain or discomfort. Best of luck to you! Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk 1 aeromech reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2muchfun 8,927 Posted March 20, 2013 It could be. I'd just take it real easy when you do go back to work and if you feel queasy, go home early. tmf 2 aeromech and ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aeromech 202 Posted March 20, 2013 Thanks for your quick responses. I just don't know what to expect since I have never had an abdominal surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babykins529 189 Posted March 20, 2013 I sit at a desk all day long. I took off two weeks. When I went back I kept getting pain in my left shoulder so I had to stand and work. I actually had to take a few more days off. Thats me and every one is different. 1 aeromech reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laurigee 545 Posted March 20, 2013 Had surgery on Thursday and went back to work on Monday. I can honestly say it was pretty painless except for some shoulder discomfort that was relieved by walking and a heating pad. I never even needed the pain meds. Everyone is different, unfortunately your not going to know until it's over. Good luck with your surgery tomorrow!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-52 7,113 Posted March 20, 2013 I took one week off.....went stir crazy after 4 days, went into the office and ran some errands....thee big thing was weakness and grogginess,,,,mostly from the Drugs.... But to answer your question, I went back to work, and back to the gym, after one week.....I had a one week follow up appointment with my Dr. and he cleared me at hat time.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lose100 178 Posted March 20, 2013 I went back to work the next day. I sit most of the time. I wore an abdominal binder for about 2 weeks and a heating pad that really help. I could not get time of work and my surgeon said if I didn't get it done then, BCBC would make me start the 6 month documentation process all over again. I DID NOT want to start over. Everybody is different, but I didn't have much choice. I had surgery on a Tuesday. Worked Weds-Friday. Rested the weekend. I made it but I WOULD NOT do it again. My surgeon did not approve of this but he understood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted March 20, 2013 i work a desk job and had 8 off total. my stomach was very sore and i was glad i was able to (rest)...i also had gallbladder surgery years ago and took 5 days i think..for me it was day 3 to 4 when my stomach let me know we had surgery on it...just ask your doctor and see what he advises on your job and lifting..as you can tell from the postings, everyone is different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toddy 758 Posted March 20, 2013 I've had surgery twice. The first time, one week off work was NOT enough. So when we did my revision surgery with plication (a surgery I thought was more drastic than the original) I took two weeks off, but could have easily gone back after three days. Each person is different and even each surgery is different! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BayougirlMrsS 3,935 Posted March 20, 2013 time off: Lapband, i had surgery on Tuesday and was back to work on the Monday... But the day i went back i got laid off from my job of 10 years. Tummy Tuck, surgery was feb 15 and i was back to work 12 days later. Gallbladder surgery, i had surgery on Thursday and was back to work on Monday. Hysterectomy, i was out for three weeks, but i really only need two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aeromech 202 Posted March 20, 2013 time off: Lapband' date=' i had surgery on Tuesday and was back to work on the Monday... But the day i went back i got laid off from my job of 10 years. Tummy Tuck, surgery was feb 15 and i was back to work 12 days later. Gallbladder surgery, i had surgery on Thursday and was back to work on Monday. Hysterectomy, i was out for three weeks, but i really only need two.[/quote'] Sorry to hear about your layoff. I have been a contract employee for over 3 years and just went direct with the company in January. My health problems have made me take too much time off, I hope I don't end up without a job.... But my health is much more important!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BayougirlMrsS 3,935 Posted March 20, 2013 Sorry to hear about your layoff. I have been a contract employee for over 3 years and just went direct with the company in January. My health problems have made me take too much time off, I hope I don't end up without a job.... But my health is much more important!! Thanks... it all worked out. and so will things for you.. 1 aeromech reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Poperszky 2,784 Posted March 20, 2013 The one thing that took me by surprise was that I was taking in very few calories after my banding, but didn't realize it because I felt great. Then about 3 or 4 days in, I ran out of sugar free popsicles and ran to the store to pick some up, by the time I got back to my car I was shaking with fatigue. I had to learn a whole new set of hunger signals those first couple of weeks. 3 2muchfun, aeromech and flrosie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
