Question I'm trying to decide should I take 2 or 3 weeks off from work

[BajanSleeve 244]

There are other factors that should impact your decision. How old are you, how much is your starting weight, what kind of work do you do, etc.

I would not taken anything less than 3 weeks to recover. The first 2 weeks are difficult with moving around and painful too. You are also not supposed to lift things in the first 3 weeks (as in over 10 lbs). I would not recommend being alone during initial recovery. Its good to have someone there to help with grocery shopping, laundry, mopping, washing the dishes and if you are feeling sick, someone is there to take you to the doc. I personally had very low blood pressure after surgery which made me feel very weak. After any general anesthesia it takes a toil on your body for a couple weeks and you feel weak. So its a good idea to have help around you for at least 2 weeks is my advice

[Redapples 27]

Thank you I have family on standby

Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

[BajanSleeve 244]

I must be in la la land, I just saw all your stats. oh boy, I need to go to bed lol you have lost 130 lbs on lap band!! OMG that is incredible. Honestly, you have come such a long way already. I am hoping to be your current weight in a few days I commend you for your determination because not even with WLS is it easy. it HELPS but you still have to apply self control with calorie intake and self discipline to exercise. sigh. Nothing good is every easy right

you said family is on 'stand by'. Does that mean that someone will actually be physically present with you for about 2 weeks? or just on call if you want them to come

Edited July 21, 2018 by BajanSleeve

[Lala70 23]

I took a week off. I have a desk job, so it wasn’t a big deal to me. I was fine on day 3 of post op.

[Redapples 27]

I must be in la la land, I just saw all your stats. oh boy, I need to go to bed lol you have lost 130 lbs on lap band!! OMG that is incredible. Honestly, you have come such a long way already. I am hoping to be your current weight in a few days [emoji4] I commend you for your determination because not even with WLS is it easy. it HELPS but you still have to apply self control with calorie intake and self discipline to exercise. sigh. Nothing good is every easy right
you said family is on 'stand by'. Does that mean that someone will actually be physically present with you for about 2 weeks? or just on call if you want them to come

My family is on stand by look at scale post you may have gotten confused who is posting [emoji41]

Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

[soccrmom23 31]

My surgery was just last Monday 7/16. What I did was take off week before surgery, get affairs in order, etc bills, cleaning, food (liquid) shopping lol. I also did day trips to pool, beach etc because after surgery and it being summer, I know you cannot go to the pool etc just yet until cleared by physician. So for surgery, my surgeon approves up to two weeks off work which would be 10 sick days for me, so in total- 3 weeks. I do also have fridays off in the summer so when I do return to work, I will have 3 weeks left of 3 day weekends.

[Redapples 27]

My surgery was just last Monday 7/16. What I did was take off week before surgery, get affairs in order, etc bills, cleaning, food (liquid) shopping lol. I also did day trips to pool, beach etc because after surgery and it being summer, I know you cannot go to the pool etc just yet until cleared by physician. So for surgery, my surgeon approves up to two weeks off work which would be 10 sick days for me, so in total- 3 weeks. I do also have fridays off in the summer so when I do return to work, I will have 3 weeks left of 3 day weekends.

I did all my shopping cleaning etc. To me this remind me when I had my children preparing my home for my babies. Now I'm preparing my home for my new life. My children are all grown out the house this is my refrigerator You did great I need to do something fun this weekend! Best wishes do you have a surgery date? 

Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

[Redapples 27]

My surgery was just last Monday 7/16. What I did was take off week before surgery, get affairs in order, etc bills, cleaning, food (liquid) shopping lol. I also did day trips to pool, beach etc because after surgery and it being summer, I know you cannot go to the pool etc just yet until cleared by physician. So for surgery, my surgeon approves up to two weeks off work which would be 10 sick days for me, so in total- 3 weeks. I do also have fridays off in the summer so when I do return to work, I will have 3 weeks left of 3 day weekends.

Sorry, you had surgery already lol How are you doing?

Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

[BadWolf523 196]

On 7/18/2018 at 6:05 PM, Lisa K. said:

I planned my surgery so that I could have it during my summer time off (I teach). I'm two weeks out and I probably could survive working but I am still having to focus and work hard to get my fluids and Protein. I'm also pretty easily fatigued at this point.

Also a teacher getting my sleeve in the second

[Lala70 23]

12 hours ago, Redapples said:

I did all my shopping cleaning etc. To me this remind me when I had my children preparing my home for my babies. Now I'm preparing my home for my new life. My children are all grown out the house this is my refrigerator You did great I need to do something fun this weekend! Best wishes do you have a surgery date? 

Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

Your fridge is heaven!!

[GreenTealael 25,453]

I did all my shopping cleaning etc. To me this remind me when I had my children preparing my home for my babies. Now I'm preparing my home for my new life. My children are all grown out the house this is my refrigerator You did great I need to do something fun this weekend! Best wishes do you have a surgery date? 

Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

Looks like my fridge immediately post op

VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167