Surgery on a Friday...back to work Monday

[SandyM 1,956]

I had surg on Friday and back to work on Monday. I would like to had an extra day. But also , I don't do pain med so I guess that could have had some impact

[granniero 36]

My daughter had her lap band 4 yrs ago on a Fri and went back to work on Mon, she has a desk job and 5 children at home. I am 62 yrs old and had mine done in mid Nov. I was sore but never took anything for pain, had no need for it, pain was not that serious to me. I spent 1 night in hosp because of using CPAP for breathing. The afternoon and evening of my first day home, I had nausea to the point of dry heaves. Took some meds I had on hand that didn't help, called dr and got suppositories that stopped the nausea. At my age, I could not have gone back to work in 3 days, but that is me, and for every response you get, the answer will be different because this is a very individual thing. What works for one may not work for anyone else.Listen to your dr and your own body. Best of luck to you, you can do this !

[CaGottaBand 498]

I took five weeks off from work just because I could...gotta milk it when you can. But by day three I was out shopping and felt fine. I should mention that I was one of the lucky ones who didn't experience any gas pains.

Best of luck to you.

[newlifebeginswithme 11]

I had my surgery on Friday and was back at work Monday morning. I also didn't tell anyone what I was having done so couldn't stay out long. I was sore and had some trouble at lunch time but as long as u have some gas pills and a pillow you should be ok.

[Kitt3000 757]

I would think not only would you be tired, but if you take your pain meds, you will be commuting under the influence as well as not having a clear mind to accomplish your accounting duties accurately . There is no almost right when it comes to numbers. And meeting with clients? I say and do unusual things when I take pain meds... How about you? I wish you luck and best wishes that all goes as you plan! :-)

[krps0930 125]

I would think not only would you be tired, but if you take your pain meds, you will be commuting under the influence as well as not having a clear mind to accomplish your accounting duties accurately . There is no almost right when it comes to numbers. And meeting with clients? I say and do unusual things when I take pain meds... How about you? I wish you luck and best wishes that all goes as you plan! :-)

Thanks Kit...I would definitely not be on pain meds to commute, meet with clients, or perform my duties...but good point! I chose not to take pain meds after my C - sections because I didn't feel they were necessary, so hopefully this won't be any more invasive...fingers crossed!

[ADJL 685]

I had surgery on Wednesday and went back to work on Monday. I had the gas pains and nausea. I was also very weak and tired.

You can do it, for sure.

As an aside. I had 2 csections and this surgery was a breeze compared to that.

[NewMeDebbie 196]

I did the same thing...had surgery on Friday - went back to work on Monday but ended up needing that Wednesday off for rest. It just seemed I felt tired...

You can read what I wrote about my post surgery on my blog @

http://www.debbiedanthony.com/back-to-work-after-lap-band/

Let me know what you think and if this helps

[PuraVida37 715]

I had surgery on a Monday and went back to my job teaching on that Friday. It was too much and I really should have rested! Bu the end of the day I was in terrible pain. PS I've had a c section too, this was a breeze compared to it. Every day got so much easier with this.

[Lumpy 18]

I think you will be alright, not feeling your best and a little sore but if you're just sitting at a desk you should be alright. I took a week off and thought it was a little longer than what I needed because I didn't have an active job. But you have to do what you have to do.

There was no way I'd have went back to work 3 days post op. I didn't have any bad pain or anything, but I took my meds...ALL of them. I took two weeks off work...probably a few days more than really necessary.
But each person is different. Best wishes on your upcoming surgery.

Thanks for your input catfish...With my upcoming schedule, I don't know that I will have much choice, but your story and what I've been reading does make me think...outside of gas pains and soreness of the incisions, what else should I be thinking about for post op?