Back to work

[freespirit63 112]

Ow soon after vertical sleeve you can go back to work?

[pookluvp 29]

My doc has me out 6 to 8 weeks

[freespirit63 112]

No way! I gotta get back to work a week later

[Teachamy 1,042]

My doc recommends 1 week off work. I happen to have 2 over the holidays.

[joatsaint 2,814]

Ow soon after vertical sleeve you can go back to work?

My doc said 2 weeks, but I went back on day 10. But I have a desk job that requires no lifting.

[freespirit63 112]

I realize that lifting is a problem.

[Band07 374]

I had my band removed and sleeve in same day and also a hiatal hernia repair and had surgery on Friday and went back on Tuesday and had no lifting restrictions.

[pookluvp 29]

Guess I got a good doctor. Lol

[Band07 374]

I can't even imagine being off that long. I'm 7 weeks today and would I would never even know I had surgery if not for the change in food choices Iv made. Not only was I back to work in 4 days I felt like I could be and by one week out I was taking a long motorcycle ride with my hubby.

[Band07 374]

Sorry, that should read 6 weeks today and would never know I had surgery.

[freespirit63 112]

I also think 6 weeks is too long. I know some people say they are tired thiugh

[LisaDM 194]

My doc requires an 8 week 5 lb lifting restriction. Even she admits that she is more strict than other doctors, but she also doesn't have patients coming back with hernias. I am a physical therapist assistant at a nursing facility, so lifting is required and there is no "light duty" option. I talked my doc into possibly letting me go back after my 6 week follow up. I am almost 4 weeks out and while I am bored at home, I know I couldn't handle the physicality of my job. I still get occasional cramps in my abdomen with certain movements, I would be afraid to lift anything.

[freespirit63 112]

Lisa do you get swelling in upper stomach? I did with lapband

[LisaDM 194]

I haven't noticed any swelling. I don't really have any pain either exactly. But I still notice that my abs are atill healing. Like when I am laying down if I try to just sit up, I can tell I shouldn't cuz there is a mild cramp, nothing serious.

[ReEstDec2013 40]

No way! I gotta get back to work a week later

Me too... I heard some people return within 5 days. I guess it depends on what you do. I am an office worker so I am really hoping to return within a week, the max 2.