Murphles 0 Posted May 15, 2006 Everyone I am scheduled on May 25th a Wednesday. I am supposed to go back to work on the following Tuesday. Is that realistic? How much time off did you take off?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morsaille 4 Posted May 15, 2006 What do you do? I answer to a two year old and was holding my own a week later, as good as new in a month. Desk job? It is probably realistic, if you are a professional bender-over-er, like a gardener or a preschool teacher, you may need a month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AngieO 0 Posted May 15, 2006 I had surgery on Friday and was back at work on Tuesday. I'm a 3rd grade teacher and I did ok. If your work is flexible, plan on going back on Tuesday and just see how you feel. Don't push it if it's not necessary. I had originally planned on going back on Monday, but changed my mind Monday morning. I knew I needed one more day of rest. Everyone is different so listen to your body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stitchy 0 Posted May 15, 2006 Murphles Sounds very realistic, depending on what you do. I was banded lasted Tuesday, and going back to work on Monday (I'm a desk jockey). My doc said absolutely! I could go back to work on Monday. I am ready to return tomorrow, however, if I get too tired, I may leave a little early. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott F 0 Posted May 15, 2006 This seems to vary greatly. I was fortunate to be able to work a half day the day after surgery and full days after that. However, I work in an office. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gentlespirit 1 Posted May 15, 2006 Depends on your job...I'm an administrative assistant and took a week off. Then I worked 2 half days before starting back full time. That worked well. Emily Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boo 3 Posted May 15, 2006 I was banded on a Wednesday and scheduled to go back on Tuesday, but just couldn't! I was too weak. I went in the following day. It made the world of a difference! There is no way to know for sure, but I needed a week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lianna 3 Posted May 15, 2006 I am a teacher and took off a week. I was banded on a Wednesday and back at work the following Thursday & Friday. I was definitely more tired than normal but managed fine, and felt almost 100% by Monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*susan* 1,709 Posted May 15, 2006 Like most of the others, I needed a full week. I had no energy and my port area was extremely tender. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LapBandit 5 Posted May 16, 2006 I was banded on Tuesday and returned to work on Monday. The first day was a bit rough. It was hard to "get back into normal life". But, I felt OK the next day and I think it actually helped my healing process to get back into the swing of things. I also have a desk job so if your job requires lifting or bending I may suggest taking a little more time off. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stitchy 0 Posted May 16, 2006 I also was banded on Tuesday, and returned to Monday (today). I couldn't stay the whole day. I got tired, and started to hurt. Also in places that hadn't hurt before. I came home early afternoon, took drugs, and slept for 3 hours:notagree . I just got up and feel pretty good now. I'll try it again tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Archermom 0 Posted May 16, 2006 I'm a Massage therapist- had surgery on a Tuesday went back to work the next Monday; 2 half days then full - only 1/2 hour massages thou. Work in pt clinic so there are other things to do- also no lifting over 25# for the first 4 weeks- but who can do that? Dirty laundry is heavier than that. :rolleyes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
