heav85 123 Posted September 4, 2014 I was told two weeks. I work at a library but I unpack boxes of books so heavy lifting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darby1430 28 Posted September 4, 2014 I am starting to wonder about some of these surgeons.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmarie3 4 Posted September 4, 2014 I am a cook at a hospital. I have to put groceries up on tues and fri ist more than 20 pounds. So I have to be out six weeks. Now for the nurses and everyone else in the hospital that has had it in other departments can afford to come back to work earlier cause they do not strain on nothing. Im 5 weeks post. If it wasn't for bills I would stay out longer. Im not going to hurt myself for no one, so please give yourself time to heal no straining focus on your diet it is hard be strong. Good luck to us all on our journey to better health congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmarie3 4 Posted September 4, 2014 Do not lift heavy things at all or you will bust your stitches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmarie3 4 Posted September 4, 2014 Linalue you need more than a week. Who's going to take care of the caregiver if you hurt yourself. Don't rush please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmarie3 4 Posted September 4, 2014 If your job has short term and long term dis your job will be secure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindalue 70 Posted September 4, 2014 Linalue you need more than a week. Who's going to take care of the caregiver if you hurt yourself. Don't rush please. You are right I need to rethink this. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
natalie132 2 Posted September 4, 2014 I was hoping to take a week or less. Maybe I was being hopeful. I'm having ankle surgery and will be out of the office for 8 weeks in a few months. If I could have my surgery in that time frame that would be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaronB 103 Posted September 8, 2014 I work in an eye doctors office. My surgery is scheduled for a Friday, so I'm taking that whole next week....10 days total. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sylvia45 29 Posted September 8, 2014 I'm a caregiver I surgery on sept 2 I took 14 days off I go back on the 16th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmarie3 4 Posted September 8, 2014 Sylvia do you still feel weak a little? I hope you don't have to strain while your giving care, you don't want to bust ant stitches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mitzie46 116 Posted September 8, 2014 I took 4 weeks off and have a sit down job. I probably could have gone back after 3 weeks but I had a couple of issues. I honestly don't think I could have gone back any earlier because I was way too tired. Little things would wipe me out. Good luck on your journey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sylvia45 29 Posted September 8, 2014 Sylvia do you still feel weak a little? I hope you don't have to strain while your giving care, you don't want to bust ant stitches. I feel pretty good I have the lap band and I have 4 incisions one where they fixed a hiatal hernia, didn't have sticch , glue over it. I'm 6 days out and feel grat now. So hopefully by the 16 I can be back to full duty . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmarie3 4 Posted September 8, 2014 Oh ok still be careful. Why the lap band Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medicblue13 0 Posted September 8, 2014 I'm hoping 4 weeks. I'm a paramedic and support my family. I fear that's too much already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites