Time Off Work

[ursusmaritimus 18]

Hello. How much time off from work did you need? My surgeon's office hasn't been that helpful in providing specific answers. Maybe because it's different for everyone?

[sharumoru 4]

I was told they will usually sign u off for about 6 weeks love x hope this helps

[sharumoru 4]

That is what my anethiatist told me x

[GrrlAnn 177]

The standard for my doctor's office is after your 2-3 week follow up appointment. Although they were willing to write it for 6 weeks.

I think I could have gone back after I was off of pain meds (4-5 days) but I would have been exhausted. It also depends on how well you recover. I am only 36, I had zero complications, a starting BMI of 42 and was otherwise very healthy - all of which made my recovery very easy. Now if I was still at my old job, which I hated, I would have taken the full 6 weeks.

[sharumoru 4]

Yh it would. Probably depend on ur recovery and what sort of job u have I'm 5 days post op.and feeling great but I cannot stand for very long 5 to 6 mini then it begins to ache x good luck to u x

[kehl 9]

Hi
It really depends what job you have as, no driving for 1 week and no lifting over 5 kg for the full 6 weeks, no gym for 1 month, I can't go for the 6 weeks, take care

[Martha Parker-mcneal 166]

I was 59 when I had the rny and went back to my job in 7 days. it was a desk job so I did not do much but review cases and attend meetings for about 3 weeks. yes I was very tired and did nothing after work except sleep but I did walk each day ( our building was 11 floors and a block long) started just walking to the bath and back and then graduated to longer times. by the time they released me to go to the gym I was walking the 11 floors twice per day ( down the steps not up ugh). the more I made myself walk the more energy I had. since just liquids and shakes etc. I did not have to cook. would do the pudding and sf Jello on the weekends and fix the Soups ( strain them) and ricotta bakes or refried Beans for the week. a friend got my groc ( the shakes are heavy) the first two weeks and then I got my own. I must admit I am super independent and would not ask for help but I still could do it on my own and really did not need help if I paced myself.

[esskay77 785]

I am in my 50s and went back during the second week. I was off the pain meds pretty quickly since they were only making me nauseous. You can't drive while you take the pain meds.

It does depend on a lot of things. One of those things is the type of job you have. I have a desk job so it made things easier. I was more tired than anything else--wasn't really in pain, I don't need to carry heavy things except my laptop but I think that was under the weight limit anyway. For me, personally, I feel that I heal better if I get back to a normal schedule of things. But that isn't for everyone. You have to know your body and your limits

[Jdewv75 17]

I'm taking 3 weeks. If I had to go back I could have but it's nice to be off to adjust to the new meal plan.

[QuilterGal 216]

I took three weeks. I could have gone back after two, but that last week really helped get me into a daily routine.

[Dedeains 11]

I had six weeks off due to a slight complication, otherwise it would have been four weeks.