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beyondgrief    93

beyondgrief
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Am I insane to have surgery on Wednesday and go to work Friday? I did it with gallbladder surgery (worked 2nd day after surgery) and a c-Section same way (worked 4th day after surgery).....is it much worse than those? I had a baby this year and have no time to take. Am a fast healer and never took pain meds with 3 sections or post-gallbladder surgeries. Thx

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chele367    81

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Am I insane to have surgery on Wednesday and go to work Friday? I did it with gallbladder surgery (worked 2nd day after surgery) and a c-Section same way (worked 4th day after surgery).....is it much worse than those? I had a baby this year and have no time to take. Am a fast healer and never took pain meds with 3 sections or post-gallbladder surgeries. Thx

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Would not say its impossible, but you will not be yourself for sure. I went back to work in a week thought that was soon. Just have your meds, Vitamins and liquids figured out. Do not forget to monitor your temperature. Good luck!

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CaitlinT    26

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Am I insane to have surgery on Wednesday and go to work Friday? I did it with gallbladder surgery (worked 2nd day after surgery) and a c-Section same way (worked 4th day after surgery).....is it much worse than those? I had a baby this year and have no time to take. Am a fast healer and never took pain meds with 3 sections or post-gallbladder surgeries. Thx

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I am like you and I do not get held down for long. I healed very quickly from my csections and I am 4 days post op from sleeve surgery and could definitely do a desk job. The discomforts are similar to csections. If you have a job where you are on your feet all day... Inwould think twice about doing so. Remember to get your fluids and Proteins in... that has been the hardest for me! Good Luck!

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ocgirl15    667

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Yup you are loco! I had 2 c-sections and found them to be more painful than VSG. Big difference with this surgery is the liquid diet. You might have less pain but the change in diet can leave you tired and moody for awhile. I was worse at 2 weeks than I was at 1 week. I kept feeling bad until I started soft foods and Vitamins. After that I bounced back quickly and felt great. Remember your fluids and Protein are your priority. Good luck!!!

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WLSResources/ClothingExch    3,444

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Neither the experiences of others nor your own surgery history can tell you for sure how you'll feel post-op. Be wise and count on needing some time off. If you do bounce back in a day or so, fine. Even then, take if easy. If "no time to take" is fact, what happens if you do need time? Time without pay? Being fired? If you can't afford the first and the second is gospel, you might consider postponing until you have a week accrued.

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FlossieM    8

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I am a quick healer too. I had op on Thursday and was back Tuesday (desk job) but I can work at home so can take breaks. Could you do that? This worked for me.

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dalergirl    3

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I am getting sleeved on Wednesday and plan to go back to work on Sunday, Desk job but need to be up and around a bit. Hope my plan works. Doc said a week should be enough. I'm just pushing it a bit. New job !

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doingitmyway    87

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Am I insane to have surgery on Wednesday and go to work Friday? I did it with gallbladder surgery (worked 2nd day after surgery) and a c-Section same way (worked 4th day after surgery).....is it much worse than those? I had a baby this year and have no time to take. Am a fast healer and never took pain meds with 3 sections or post-gallbladder surgeries. Thx

Working beyond grief for a better life!

Would not say its impossible, but you will not be yourself for sure. I went back to work in a week thought that was soon. Just have your meds, Vitamins and liquids figured out. Do not forget to monitor your temperature. Good luck!

Sent from my LGLS990 using the BariatricPal App

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Am I insane to have surgery on Wednesday and go to work Friday? I did it with gallbladder surgery (worked 2nd day after surgery) and a c-Section same way (worked 4th day after surgery).....is it much worse than those? I had a baby this year and have no time to take. Am a fast healer and never took pain meds with 3 sections or post-gallbladder surgeries. Thx

Working beyond grief for a better life!

Would not say its impossible, but you will not be yourself for sure. I went back to work in a week thought that was soon. Just have your meds, Vitamins and liquids figured out. Do not forget to monitor your temperature. Good luck!

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Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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beyondgrief    93

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If I needed a few days they'd give me it, but we are a small company and they already have me paid time off with the birth of my son so I am trying to not take advantage of the fact they're very sweet and supportive people. I'm planning for this and only unless absolutely necessary will my plan change. Its a desk job with a lot of leeway and autonomy (i.e. I can get up and go walk when needed, close my door and work if needed, etc.) It's great to hear some people who have similar healing and pain styles say it's possible (CaitlynT, etc).

I didn't even mention the next weekend my family is moving into a new home. Lol

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4MRB4PHOTO    3,900

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If you could possibly wait until Monday, that would probably be better.

Is there any work you could do from home over the weekend?

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