Back to work?

[Samijo4391 2]

Hi. I have a question for all of you post-ops. My surgery is the 15th of this month and I work as a cashier at the dollar tree so it is the beginning of the busy season for us. I only get one 10min. I'm worried I won't be able to keep up to the fast pace. How soon until you felt ready and able to go back to work?

[eric33 0]

I went back after my two week check up but I can sit at my desk as needed. I get fatigued a little bit in the afternoon

[GreenEyedFireCracker 21]

Its something you're really going to have to wait and see. I went back after two weeks also, but I work in a call center and sit all day. The 2nd week post-op I couldnt imagine going back a week later, but every day that week I saw drastic improvements in amount of Water and Protein I was able to get in and my energy levels going back up. So, I'd say take it easy and see how you feel. It's hard when your on the job to get into that routine of staying hydrated, too! So make sure you have your liquid by your side!

[Band07 374]

I had surgery Friday and went back Tuesday. I also had my Lapband removed and a hiatal hernia repair at the same time.

[Shells_Almost_There 357]

This seems to vary with everyone. I am starting my 3rd week post-op and I have a painful ache in my side when I sit up (in an office chair) for too long. So, I'm working half time from home this week, rather than trying to go back to work full time. Each day I am feeling better, but I am not a person who could have gone back after a week, or even two, due to the pain in my side. I've also heard a lot about fatigue, although I haven't had that issue. Good luck!

[Samijo4391 2]

Thank you guys for your comments. I really didn't expect to get responses so fast! =) So I guess like you guys said I will just have to wait and see how I feel. But thank you all again so much. That is one less thing I have to wonder about.