bitter42 23 Posted July 12, 2014 My job is fairly physically demanding. I'm on my feet for about 8-10 hours a day. I push heavy fixtures around, lift 30-50lbs fairly regularly. A lot of climbing stairs. Realistically, I know I should take the entire time (I did too much after my C-section and regretted it), but the longer I'm out the more work will be waiting for me when I return! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhenne97 35 Posted July 12, 2014 My job is fairly physically demanding. I'm on my feet for about 8-10 hours a day. I push heavy fixtures around, lift 30-50lbs fairly regularly. A lot of climbing stairs. Realistically, I know I should take the entire time (I did too much after my C-section and regretted it), but the longer I'm out the more work will be waiting for me when I return! I absolutely get it. My work is going to be there whether I take 1 week or 6 weeks off. I will only get one shot at this so I am going to take my full allotted time and use it to learn the new me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrownsBacker39 17 Posted July 12, 2014 My job is fairly physically demanding. I'm on my feet for about 8-10 hours a day. I push heavy fixtures around, lift 30-50lbs fairly regularly. A lot of climbing stairs. Realistically, I know I should take the entire time (I did too much after my C-section and regretted it), but the longer I'm out the more work will be waiting for me when I return! Yes, I agree those are much different circumstances than mine. Your body will let you know when you're ready. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
une nouvelle vie 327 Posted July 13, 2014 Ohio sleeve patient checking in. Surgery was done on June 23rd. I had some pain the first day and was pretty tired the first three days, but I am very lucky that within one week I felt like my old self again except the constant hunger was gone. If you have an office type job I can easily see being back to work in a week. I have a desk job I work from home and I was working by my 5th post-op day. Granted that's because I work from home, but I felt good. Everyone's journey is different though, and you have to listen to your body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrownsBacker39 17 Posted July 13, 2014 You and I had very similar experiences. Felt great after a few days and back to work soon after. But I wouldn't of done it if my job was physically demanding. Nice to see you here....how's everything going? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhenne97 35 Posted July 16, 2014 FINALLY got my date!!! 8/25 @11am!!!! So excited! 2 katmando12 and bitter42 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kasee58 18 Posted July 16, 2014 I live in Columbus. Dr. Sonnanstine at Riverside did my surgery a week ago 6/30/14. I loved Dr Tom. He is so sincere about helping his patients get their life back. The staff is great and my stay at Riverside was awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites