Post op question

[terry1118 1,274]

How do you feel 2 1/2 weeks out? That is when I plan to return to work, barring any complications. I work in a bank. My first day back will be normal workday but the day after I start training on our new system. I already informed them that I may need to get up and walk around a bit now and again so they said they'll put me in the back of the room.

I'm curious about what to expect at that point. Will I experience pain at incisions, gas or bathroom issues, fatigue, or anything else that may bother me during the three long days I'll spend in training?

[kisersassy 369]

All of the above!! Some can do it but I don't recommend it at all.

[Skittles501 0]

I have no experienced any poo pains. Gas pains from eating normal food instead of liquid food. Your toots will stink horribly because of all the Protein. I have no pain at the incision sites. I have a pain in the muscle they cut through to get to my stomach. I took off my binder and i feel 100% better. Less restriction. It takes some getting use to but i only wear mine when i go for a walk for support on my tummy. I feel great. I get tired but it is only because i am a lot more active now than i ever was before surgery. You will do fine. Just remember your Proteins and walking. That will help you heal faster and lose weight faster

[terry1118 1,274]

I'll be sitting in a training room all day but they said I could sit in the back where there is an exit so I don't distract anyone else. As for walking, how often and for how long? I can pace the rear of the room or exit to walk the hallway. I don't want to miss much of the classes, but I don't want to be uncomfortable either. And how long before the risk of blood lots is past? That is my biggest fear and main concern.

[Dorian 683]

I'll be sitting in a training room all day but they said I could sit in the back where there is an exit so I don't distract anyone else. As for walking' date=' how often and for how long? I can pace the rear of the room or exit to walk the hallway. I don't want to miss much of the classes, but I don't want to be uncomfortable either. And how long before the risk of blood lots is past? That is my biggest fear and main concern.[/quote']

I had a hard time sitting in a chair for an extended period due to the left side pain, which is common. I either needed to recline, or lay down periodically. I would think you would need to get up and stretch and walk around every so often.

[Angelo 2]

I also work for a bank and the first 2 days are difficult until I wAs comfortable sitting. I had pain on my left side and had to get up quite frequently.

[terry1118 1,274]

Got a call from HR today. They moved my training out two weeks and will have someone else go in my place. I am sort of relieved. Now I can ease into things with the support of my manager and coworkers. They will cover me if I need to walk the back hall. And if I have to fart they will understand. :-)

[Kurstin 72]

I'm two and a half weeks out and I feel great. No pain. I've been released to exercise and lift already. No incision pain. Only issues are when I eat it hurts... But, I am starting pea size bites rather than just the baby spoon and it's getting better.

Surgery Date: May 2, 2013 - Amount Lost: 30lbs

[Nel 189]

I went back at three weeks. Could have gone back at 2 though. No worries.

[kristy3k 1,133]

Everyone is different. Guess Im a wussy because I could not have gone back to work in 2 weeks. I took my full 6 weeks off... FMLA allowed it and I had enough sick leave accumulated. I could have gone back with no issues after 4. I am in my 40's too so maybe it took me longer then most to recover.

[snow25 188]

I went back to work 2 weeks after surgery. I was tired that first week back, but I felt fine from surgery. I am a middle school teacher. I had my surgery done over Christmas break. I only took 2 days off of work before break, then had all of break to recover. I had planned some light activities that first week back... No labs or anything that I would have to be on my feet for the whole day. I really felt fine. Good Luck!