gearing up for Surgery

[Amelia40 0]

I am new to this. I found out today that I have been approved and my surgery has been scheduled for next Wed 1/31/07, with Dr Woody Denham. My highest weight last month was 330, I have lost some because of another surgery I had last month. I will find out today at my pre-op appointment what my starting weight will be. I am excited about starting my new life.:clap2:

Can anyone tell me how long before you returned to work (desk job)? I am trying to get an idea of how long I might need to be off work.

Thanks, Amelia :mad:

[juno610 1]

Hi Amelia,

I was just banded this past Monday. I decided to take two weeks off work. This is mostly because I have a semi-physical job. I was also concerned about being on liquids at work, so I wanted to make sure I was past that before I went back. Hope that helps!

Maria

[girlinnyc 0]

i had one week off. didn't tell anyone what i was doing (just vague "surgery"). i sit at a desk most of the time and i was fine--no problems. liquid diet after surgery was fine too--optifast shakes and Soup at lunch. lots of diet ice tea and water---you won't be very hungry anyway!

good luck!

girlin

nyc

[Missy22 0]

One week! Had some minor pain in my stomach when sitting down. No other problems

[juliegeraci 7]

Hi Amelia, the recovery is pretty easy. I took off Tues-Fri. My surgery was on Tues and I returned on Monday. It was plenty of time.

[gigi8 0]

Hi Amelia! Congrats on your upcoming surgery. I have not been banded yet, but because of my line of work (I am a nurse) the doctor said that I would be out for 4-6 weeks. Anyway best wishes on your band day. Gigi

[unpainted 0]

Hi, I had mine done on a tuesday, sore for three days. Back to my sales job on Friday. Steve

[Amelia40 0]

Thanks everyone. You responses help a great deal.

Amelia