New Member in Brooklyn, NY

Chrisann · October 21, 2007

Hi, everyone. I am scheduled to be banded on January 21, 2008 in NYC by Dr. Christine Ren.

I am planning to go back to work on January 28. Is that enough time? I don't know if I can take more time off than that.

trystelle · October 21, 2007

HI-Welcome to the board! I think a week is reasonable for most people. I have heard people go back sooner, but very few who have needed longer. I bet you will be just fine!

Iluvharleys · October 21, 2007

That should be plenty of time. I went back in 3 days and did fine. Congrats on your date!

Sades · October 21, 2007

My op is Thurs 1 Nov and I was planning to be back at work on the Mon. I will work from home though... I work as a PA for a lge IT co and we can work virtually if we need to. Is that too soon?

Chrisann · October 22, 2007

Thanks, was wondering because I have always been looking at the downside of the surgery. Like why people failed and what possible things would go wrong. I read so much about the positives that I want to be prepared for negatives even if I never face them. I have no will power whatsoever, and that is why I am the size I am.

BrooklynBandster · October 22, 2007

Wow - I'm also scheduled for January 21 with Dr. Ren! We're lap-band twins.

Chrisann · October 22, 2007

I am the first one of the day, have to be there at 5:00am with the surgery scheduled for 7:00am. Its because after being on a liquid only diet, my veins recess, and I can't be put under too easily by using the veins. They had to do it in my leg for a colonscopy and it didn't work. so Dr. Ren feels that by being the first one, they have a better shot of the veins in my arm.

lovekatz1975 · October 22, 2007

Dr. Ren did my banding and they gave me 3 weeks off on disability. Lord knows I could have used another 2 weeks because really, who wants to go to work when you can stay home and get full pay? LMAO!

Chrisann · October 22, 2007

I could get the disability time off, but I am the Office Manager with a vacation planned the first week of March, so I would be asking way too much. And these people panic if I am not in for a day, God knows what the week will be. Last year on vacation got a 101 phone calls.