Any hairstylist out there? How long did you take off after surgery and how was I then you went back?

sheaeliza · October 24, 2016

I'm a hair stylist and am concerned about how long it to take off. Just to be safe, I've taken off 3 weeks. I realize everybody's experience is different but I'd love to hear some going back to work experiences. As a stylist, I stand on my feet almost all day. Although I don't lift sacks of concrete all day, it's not sitting at a desk type work. My main concern is shampooing. Any tips on making it through the day. My surgery date is November 15.

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magicianbeautician74 · October 25, 2016

Hiya! I was sleeved on sept 10 and did not return to work until 3 weeks later. I worked only 4 hours a day in the first week, 6ish the next week.....so had a slow steady return. I definitely found the sink to be my biggest challenge, as your stomach muscles have been cut. The slight bend made for some pulling, but I used the Shampoo girl a fair bit. We are also an extremely busy salon so most of those days were without breaks or lunch

I'm down 35 in 6 weeks and find remembering to drink is my biggest challenge at work

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Nursenia · October 25, 2016

I took the 6weeks would have took more if my surgeon would have aloud me I was feeling find and could have went back after two weeks however I dislike my job and wanted to stay away....I've been back for two weeks and the hardest thing is getting my fluids in I'm a nurse so I'm up on my feet all day as well you will be find just remember to drink drink drink

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