Work and eating after Gastric bypass rny

[JessieShips83 16]

When did y’all get back to work after surgery ??and what was it like for the eating schedule when u have only (2) 15 min breaks and a 30 min lunch?

[lostmykeysinspace 15]

I took three weeks off for me surgery. I found eating much easier than I was expecting. Granted, I have a one hour lunch, but since I don't snack much anymore, I don't use my 15s for eating. I go on walks instead. My lunch I eat as I normally would I guess, just a lot slower. I usually finish it in 30 minutes and then nap for the other 30 or go on another walk, depends on my energy levels that day (they're still low due to low calories).

Water was a little bit harder. I find it easy to get distracted by projects and forget to drink, but I've gotten much better and I bring my water bottle literally everywhere I go at work so I can drink.

[JessieShips83 16]

Ty for answering this I think I’m more scared of routine afterwards. Maybe bc I’m brain farting or not knowing what to expect of the unknown. My usual job is working warehouse so I’m not sure how that’s going to go or maybe switch to doing a different job. My surgery date is June 30th or possibly sooner now that I got insurance approval today.

[lmsrny5 51]

I went back to work 10 days after surgery BUT I have a work from home job and it’s not physical.

I wanted to comment and let you know your physician should recommend how long you’re off work. Be honest about your lifting push/pull requirements. You may need to be off longer than most of us if your job is physical. Also, you can ask for a medical accommodation at work to meet your nutrition needs. Your doctor just needs to write out what you need (maybe an extra break or keep Water with you on the line?). Work with your HR group and let them know you need to keep hydrated and eat small meals at specific times. Ask HR what they need to request a ADA accommodation for yourself.