How long until you were able to work?

[mslynn 0]

My surgery is this week. Just wondering how long it took before you were all able to go back to work (or function full-time working in the home or with kids)?

Thanks for your input!

Mslynn

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[Morsaille 4]

voted 4 days or less:

I am in home with my daughter. I would say I struggled for the first two weeks (at least), but was doing my darndest 3 days post-op.

[LapBandit 5]

I was banded on a Tuesday. I had scheduled the rest of the week off anyway so I returned on Monday. I was fine. The first day was a little rough just because I was still in "healing mode" and wasn't really in the mood to be that active. But, after that first day I got back into the swing of things and I think it actually helped me feel better faster. Everyone is different though.

[lianna 3]

I had surgery on a Wednesday and went back to work the following Thursday, so I was off exactly 7 days (5 work days). I felt pretty tired, still sore, and very bloated. I really think it made me feel better faster to get back out in the "land of the living" and feel productive though!

[Tired_Old_Man 1]

My surgery is this week. Just wondering how long it took before you were all able to go back to work (or function full-time working in the home or with kids)?

Thanks for your input!

Mslynn

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I think that depends on what kind of work that you do.

I would say that except for heavy lifting, a week after your sugery, you will be able to do most of what you need to do. Good Luck and don't strain yourself.

[Nana~ 4]

4 days after surgery I was riding my bike 1 mile taking my kids to school and back.

[sunshinenh 0]

I think it really needs to be based on what it is you do for work. I am a nurse and have to do a lot of heavy lifting. I went back after 2 weeks, hurt myself (because it was too soon for me) and ended up being out another week.

[Dody 0]

I'm retired and 64 years young. I think a lot of it is based on your present health. Right now I'm going through some serious medical problems and will probably require more time to recover from the lap-band surgery (if and when I ever get the OK). I will then have had 3 surgeries withint about a mo. time and I have a feeling it is going to take me longer to recover, because one surgery is on my leg and will limit my walking for awhile.

I'm keeping a very positive attitude though that I will get over these surgeries quickly and within a few mo. feel great.

God Bless,

Dody

[patty103 0]

definately depends on what you do for a living. I work in a paper mill where it is hot and requires alot of heaving lifting and repetitive motion. I waited 5 weeks, hey didn't want to take chances with this. I know people that answer the phone for a living and type on the conputer, well I was doing that when I came home , the same day. but I felt better after a week.

[mslynn 0]

Yes, you are all correct. It depends on what you do. I wish I knew how to go back and edit the poll choices, but I don't think I can do that.

mslynn

[Tired_Old_Man 1]

Yes, you are all correct. It depends on what you do. I wish I knew how to go back and edit the poll choices, but I don't think I can do that.

mslynn

Don't worry about the poll choices. It is much too complicated a question for a simple poll. The replies in this thread will provide all the answers that you attempted to elicit with your poll.

Thank you for your attempt.

[JJB 2]

I stay home with my two boys and it took me about a week before I was back to normal. Well for the most part anyways. I struggled a little with my 2 year old and laundry. But I was ok to be left alone after the 5th day.

[Stitchy 0]

I was banded on a Tuesday, and went back to work the following Monday. However, I think it was too soon for me. I was very sore every day and extremely tired. The following week, I went in, but left a little early everyday. That was much better. Then the week after that, full time was just fine.

That said, I am 60 years old. It might have been easier and faster if I were 30 years old

[Tired_Old_Man 1]

I was banded on a Tuesday, and went back to work the following Monday. However, I think it was too soon for me. I was very sore every day and extremely tired. The following week, I went in, but left a little early everyday. That was much better. Then the week after that, full time was just fine.

That said, I am 60 years old. It might have been easier and faster if I were 30 years old

And it might have taken longer if you were a construction worker, a mechanic, a sanation worker or furniture mover.:faint:

[Stitchy 0]

And it might have taken longer if you were a construction worker, a mechanic, a sanation worker or furniture mover.:faint:

That, too.