How soon did you return to work?

[katlzxdcj 23]

I'm in the process of trying to get RNY and I'm just wondering how soon y'all returned to work. I work in the medical field and do a lot of physical work. Walking, standing, bending, lifting (50 lbs or so), crouching, reaching etc, for 10 hours a day

When did you guys return to work, or when we're you able to attain this level of activity?

Looking to hear from those that had rny specifically.

Thanks!

[Moorekat 78]

I was out for 5 weeks. I am a school bus driver and since that requires you to lift 40 plus pounds my surgeon wanted me off until I could do that! It really depends on how much activity you have. It sounds to me, you have quite a bit and heavy lifting. Talk to your surgeon but I'm sure they will say 4 to 6 weeks! I wasn't ready before 5 for sure. Good Luck! Hope that helps!

[Travelher 915]

You'll need to be out for around 6 weeks which is how long people are typically limited with lifting..

[katlzxdcj 23]

You'll need to be out for around 6 weeks which is how long people are typically limited with lifting..

Dang that's a long time. Thanks!

I was out for 5 weeks. I am a school bus driver and since that requires you to lift 40 plus pounds my surgeon wanted me off until I could do that! It really depends on how much activity you have. It sounds to me, you have quite a bit and heavy lifting. Talk to your surgeon but I'm sure they will say 4 to 6 weeks! I wasn't ready before 5 for sure. Good Luck! Hope that helps!

I'm gonna go crazy for that long! Thanks !

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[Travelher 915]

You'll need to be out for around 6 weeks which is how long people are typically limited with lifting..

Dang that's a long time. Thanks!

I was out for 5 weeks. I am a school bus driver and since that requires you to lift 40 plus pounds my surgeon wanted me off until I could do that! It really depends on how much activity you have. It sounds to me, you have quite a bit and heavy lifting. Talk to your surgeon but I'm sure they will say 4 to 6 weeks! I wasn't ready before 5 for sure. Good Luck! Hope that helps!

I'm gonna go crazy for that long! Thanks !

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Yep, I was back (working from home after 1 week) in the office after 2. But still tired because the calories were so low. By 6 weeks you are able to consume a bit more, so better energy.

[Shrinkinqtpi 202]

I went back to work 5 days after surgery working half days. It completely depends on you and your doctor's choice of medicating you. He said I could go back and pre-planned my medications so I could go without being dangerous to myself or others. He let me drive too.

[parrott06 18]

You'll need to be out 6 weeks with the amount of weight you need to lift. I was told nothing over 10lbs for 6 weeks.

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[Redmaxx 740]

I couldn't drive for two weeks so I teleworked from home. Really you need a couple of week to figure out everything (such as eating, sleeping, etc). Your surgeon should have guidelines set as to when you can drive, go back to work etc.

[katlzxdcj 23]

I couldn't drive for two weeks so I teleworked from home. Really you need a couple of week to figure out everything (such as eating, sleeping, etc). Your surgeon should have guidelines set as to when you can drive, go back to work etc.

I went back to work 5 days after surgery working half days. It completely depends on you and your doctor's choice of medicating you. He said I could go back and pre-planned my medications so I could go without being dangerous to myself or others. He let me drive too.

You'll need to be out 6 weeks with the amount of weight you need to lift. I was told nothing over 10lbs for 6 weeks.

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Thanks everyone for all the input!

I couldn't drive for two weeks so I teleworked from home. Really you need a couple of week to figure out everything (such as eating, sleeping, etc). Your surgeon should have guidelines set as to when you can drive, go back to work etc.

I went back to work 5 days after surgery working half days. It completely depends on you and your doctor's choice of medicating you. He said I could go back and pre-planned my medications so I could go without being dangerous to myself or others. He let me drive too.

You'll need to be out 6 weeks with the amount of weight you need to lift. I was told nothing over 10lbs for 6 weeks.

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Thanks everyone for all the input!

[Redmaxx 740]

Oh and I forgot, there was a 5 pound lift limit that I was on for 30 days. I didn't follow it (I have three needy dachshunds).

[nursedennise 17]

I am an oncology nurse and going back after 2 1/2 weeks. But I am doing Triage which is mostly sitting, phone and computer. My main concern is the fatigue because I work four 10-11 hour days!!

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[Mickie0130 61]

I'm an RN and my surgery was 1/30. I told my surgeon I was taking for weeks off and he said I'd be fine to go back then. He knows I lift patients and such... [emoji846]


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