How many had complication that kept them from returning to work after 2-3 wks?

[samos 0]

Hey everyone,

Has anyone had serious complications or any type of complication that kept them from returning to work or school within 2 to 3 weeks? People that I work and go to school with are telling me about all the horrible things that will go wrong after my surgery but I would rather hear from those that have actually been through it and know.

Thanks,

Sarah

[leatha_g 4]

Sounds like they're referring to gastric bypass. Many people wind up in ICU for weeks, maybe months after GB. Lapband is generally a much safer, quicker recovery. Many return to work after a weekend. Personally, on day 5 I felt wonderful! I waited 2 weeks because I could and because I travel, so I didn't want to start hauling luggage too soon. Everyone is different.

[samos 0]

I thought they were referring to GB too but they swear they mean Lap Band. Thanks for your comment.

Sarah

[ralheit 1]

I was out for 3 weeks, hospitalized for about 12 days. I did have some complications, but after doing these for more than 2 years, I was the first my surgeon had seen. My stomach somehow tightened up too much and I had to have an NG tube placed to bring up all the bile from my stomach. I dry heaved for days before the tube was placed. I also had sudden blood pressure problems. The highest during hospitalization was 239 over 90 or so. I don't remember the diastolic number. But this is extremely rare and I wouldn't go back for anything. I am happy with my band and I made it just fine. I'd do it all over again.

[*susan* 1,709]

Maybe they are confused, I know most people I talk to have never even heard of lapband and assume it is the same or similar to bypass. I had no problems returning to work one week after my surgery. I belong to 2 support groups as well, and everyone returned to work with no complications between 3 days and one week after surgery.

[julesings 0]

I went to Europe for 2 months at exactly 3 weeks postop. Now problem at all.

[Elisabethsew 50]

I didn't bounce right back the way others seem to but by 8 days post-op, I felt human again and went back to work as an RN.