Time off work

[JamieLogical 8,727]

Thanks for the advice everyone, I appreciate your experience! I like the idea of taking a week off and plan on half days the second week. It seems like the Protein intake is a crucial factor in the recovery process. What are/were your favorite clear Liquid Protein options?

I didn't have to be on clear Protein shakes for long. I was allowed "full liquids" pretty quickly. But when I did have to drink clear Protein drinks, I uses Syntrax nectar fruit flavors, specifically the strawberry kiwi.

[Commander 12]

I'm curious about this as well.... Did you guys have restrictions as far as how much weight you were allowed to lift after surgery? I am a RN and cannot work with any restrictions... I have my first consultation with a surgeon in the 27th of January, and I am super excited and nervous also.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

I'm curious about this as well.... Did you guys have restrictions as far as how much weight you were allowed to lift after surgery? I am a RN and cannot work with any restrictions... I have my first consultation with a surgeon in the 27th of January, and I am super excited and nervous also.

You will definitely have a lifting restriction for the first couple weeks at least, because of the incisions.

[Heather I 500]

Anyone remember the time/weight restrictions? I have two toddlers about 35 lbs apiece.

[bikrchk 1,313]

Not at all as long as things go well. I'm a systems engineer and was back at work the next week. Felt fine. Be advised that some folks respond better than others so if you can plan for the worst, then go back early to maximize your time off plan, I'd do it.

[Commander 12]

I'm curious about this as well.... Did you guys have restrictions as far as how much weight you were allowed to lift after surgery? I am a RN and cannot work with any restrictions... I have my first consultation with a surgeon in the 27th of January, and I am super excited and nervous also.

You will definitely have a lifting restriction for the first couple weeks at least, because of the incisions.

[Commander 12]

since I am a RN I work 3 12.5 hour shifts per week.. I was thinking I could work my 3 shifts, have surgery the next day, then I'd have off 7 days after surgery and and additionally I could maybe take 3 days of PTO, and then schedule my 3 shifts at the end of the next week. That would give me exactly 2 weeks off work after surgery....but only need to request 1 week of time off...

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Not more than 10 pounds.If you can get a solid 2 weeks you will be ok.