Back to work?

kileylyn · July 30, 2004

I'm just curious when everyone went back to work after their lap-band surgery. I had surgury on Monday (26th) and was originally planning to return on Monday (Aug. 2nd). Is one week enough? Am I rushing things along too much? Any feedback would be helpful. Thanks in advance!

baileymb · July 30, 2004

Hi,

I had surgery on June 14th and penciled in returning to work on the 21st. When that Friday came around I realized I was not yet 100% and decided to take another week!

I was soooo glad I did, when I went back to work, I was more accustomed to my new eating habbits and could concentrate 100% of my mind to work!

I do not regret taking that extra week!

I could have gone back after 1 week, but I am glad I didn't!

Hope this helps!~

Baileym

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June 14th

Alexandra · July 30, 2004

Hi Kiley,

Congratulations on your banding! I had surgery on a Wednesday and was back at work the following Monday. I have a desk job and was able to do it, but was pretty wiped out at the end of the day.

However, I'm glad I went back. If I'd had to lie around the house after I'd got my strength back, I'd just have been depressed that I couldn't eat. A liquid diet was much easier for me to live with when it was just a matter of drinking at my desk. Having to stay out of the kitchen all day long at home would have been very hard.

hagerteresa · July 30, 2004

I am a housekeeper and I took one week off. It was still a little hard to bend over that second week but it did me good getting out and seeing friendly faces and moving around. I got bored lazing around the house. Teresa

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