Attn: Experienced Bandsters!!

Belle joufflue une · February 5, 2005

Hi. I am getting my surgery on 2/10/05 at University of Illinois in Chicago with Dr. Santiago Horgan.:banana Okay, here is my question.

I am currently a graduate student, and am completing my internship to become a professional counselor. I am also a mother of three darling kids, ages 1, 3, and 9.

What is the recovery period like, and how long will I be out. I really can't afford to be out of the loop for too long, because of oblicagions-but I don't want to rush it either. Please share with me your individual experiences of recovery and how you felt so I can get a better picture of what I can expect as I prepare.

Thanks, and good will!

Joan

MeganA · February 5, 2005

Joan-

I was back at work in three days...I believe there are some lifting restrictions, but laproscopic surgery makes the recovery so much easier. Every one is different- some people have severe gas pains for a few days, some people don't need any pain meds after the first day or so.

Best of luck!

Megan

Alexandra · February 5, 2005

I'm a mom of 2 with a full-time job, so I can relate to your concerns. My surgery was done outpatient, not even one night in the hospital. It was on a Wednesday and I was back at work on Monday, no problem. As for being out of commission at home, I was a little foggy and tired really just until Saturday night, when I suddenly felt a whole lot better. I think that was the anaesthesia wearing off.

kellymoos · February 5, 2005

Me and Alexandra had our the same day and I was back at work on Monday also. Felt 100% better by Monday. Was not able to lift my little one. I think the restriciton was 20 lbs for 2 weeks...I didn't last the full 2 weeks...Good Luck to you!