How Long Off Work?

[Gordon C 0]

I'm being banded on 19th March

I work as a family doctor so mostly sitting all day and at the moment I plan to return to work on day 6 post op. Is this sensible?

How long did you take off work? How was it when you returned?

[Brandy~ 2]

Hey Doc!

I have been to support groups, read all over the net, and talked to peopple I know that had the surgery... No one can say for sure. Some people have been known to go back the next day others a week.

I am asking for surgery on a weds and will return on a monday.. So I will return on the 5th day. I have a desk job and do not do alot of moving around thankfully.

[Angelsma 1]

Most folks that I've spoken to said take two weeks if you have it but a week (7 days) may work if you have a desk job - no lifting, high reaching, etc.

[hnladue 7]

My dr has said 3 weeks. But maybe more. I do a lot of lifting.

[cowboysfan 0]

I was off a total of 8 work days. However, I also had a Hiatel Hernia removed at the same time so I needed a little more recovery.

[tyme4change 1]

I'm taking two weeks!

[cajeal 0]

I was 59 when I had the lap band done. It was on a Wednesday and I went back to work on Monday. I do accounting work so I sit most of the day and I didnt have any problem.

[Lattedah 18]

I'm having my lap band procedure on Wed. March 12th. I'm taking off through March 24 (Easter Monday). I figured, about 12 days would be perfect... I have a desk job as well... but I just want to be really comfortable with my after band behavior. Plus I have a lot of vacation time, might as well take the spring break while I can! :thumbup:

[DLW 0]

I also have an office job. I took 2 weeks off and needed it. I was in the hospital 4 days. It so differs with each individual. Some people seem to bounce back beautifully and others it just seems to take a bit longer, like me. I'd take 2 weeks if I were you, go back sooner if you're feeling up to it. But by planning the 2 weeks it will give you some cushion if you need it. Good luck to you! Dianne

[cathyb 0]

hi there, i took 2 weeks off, i do alot of lifting at work, and probably should have taken the 3rd week off also,but work was light and didn't have much to do.

good luck!

[bigunc 0]

Gordon, I planned on two weeks but only took 3 days off. I had surgery on Monday 2/25/08 and retuned to work Thurs. 2/28/08. I have a job that requires a good amount of time at a desk and alot of walking. My biggest problem came when I sat for long periods. When I was up and moving I actually felt better (as long as I did not bend over or rotate at the waist).

It will ultimately depend on you and your tolerance to the pain.

[AlisonL 1]

I had my surgery on a Friday, 15 boys at my house on Sunday for a 10th birthday party and back to work on Wednesday. I am an RN. I could not lift patients for 1 month but otherwise I felt great!

[shortgal 5]

I think six days is plenty. I was ok within a week and I had a hernia repaired as well, had swelling I suspect becasue of the hernia, longer than others on here have mentioned.

Good Luck, I wish I could have heard you speak in person, when you asked that question. Love that scottish accent!

[Cocoabean 430]

My 2 cents worth:

I scheduled 2 weeks off. Had surgery on a Friday. Caught a cold somewhere around the time of my surgery. Cold symptoms were just kicking into high gear at my 1 week post-op. Doc said I could return to work the following Monday. I returned part-time and wish I had taken the second week off.

This week (week 3) I am back full-time and felt ready to return.

I have a desk job and found it uncomfortable to sit last week. I had to remember to get up and move and stretch often or I'd pay when I tried to stand up.

My back is very sore every day by the time I get off work, but it is bearable and I use a heating pad when I get home.

Denise

[tessorrina 0]

UHOH I'm a waitress and can barely afford to take off 5 days!!!!

Hopefully I'm a quick healer!!!:crying: