New from Mass

[cathyc113 0]

Hi all, I have been lurking for a few months now, but since I have a date I thought it was about time I introduced myself. I am really excited for this new journey. I am a little nervous, but mostly excited. I have an appointment with the surgeon on Monday so hopefully he will be able to relieve any final concerns then. Just out of curiosity, how long did people take off of work after the surgery?

Thanks.

[Kat817 19]

Welcome to LBT!!! Glad you finally spoke up!!

I no longer work outside the home, but could have gone back to a non physical position within a week. Any lifting etc, I would take 2 anyway. I was walking within the hour after surgery, flew home on day 3, and was shopping and doing normal household things from then on. Cutting and loading firewood within 2-3 weeks. For me, this was not a big painful surgery. Hope yours is just as easy!!!

Feel free to ask any ??? you may have, we have a wide array of experiences here!!

Once again---welcome!!!

Kat

[apinksoprano 0]

Hey Cathy, I am from Mass also...I was just banded on Monday 11/20 and I took a full week off.....I am a nanny so kinda physicaly job and I went back today and feel great...I even went to the gym tonight if you can believe that one....Good luck with everything I am so happy so far....This website is great and I researched for months before my surgery, you can never have too much info, good or bad....Please feel free to pm me anytime if you have any questions....Congrats on your journey to starting your new life

[flabuless 18]

I wasn't working at the time of surgery...I had just given birth to my youngest so was on maternity leave but I was performing normal household duties, lifting up kids, chopping firewood, cleaning the house within about 4 days of surgery...the only issues i had was a persistant acute shoulder pain (left over gas from surgery) but other than that no probs...Best of luck with your surgery check in often and let us know your progress.