September Banders,How long will you take off work?

[aprilapple 1]

Hi ya'll, how many days r u planning to take off from work after your surgery?

My surgery is scheduled for Tues. Sept 9th. I have taken off the 9-12. That gives me 4 work days and 2 weekend days before work the following Monday. So that is a total of 6 days. Is that enough time? I am also off on the Monday before surgery for labor day.

I have heard of people taking less time but I think the doc is going to fix a hiatal hernia during the surgery also(is anyone else getting a dual procedure?) so I wanted to be on the safe side.

Edited July 28, 2008 by Apple8<)

[debbieperez55 0]

My surgery is scheduled for Wednesday 9-17 and I am returning to work on Monday 9-22. I too my have a haital hernia repair, but I need to return to work. Dr K said I could return the next day if I felt good, since I had an office job. I have to make it work, I am using Vacation Days.

[Tally 0]

I am getting banded on Sept.3 (Wed.) and returning to work the following Monday. Sounds like we all pretty much have the same time frame in mind. I am going to Colorado for my surgery and will be staying until Sunday. I'm not sure how I'll feel so I thought the extra few days there might be good since I live in Florida. But then I have to come home Sunday and go right to work the next day.

[Snowgator 3]

Hi April,

I've asked that question too, and have heard that if you have a desk job you CAN go back in 3 days if you need to, but it is suggested that you take off a week if you have the time. That's my plan.

Tally,

OMG my date is also 9/3! Are you also with Dr. k? That would be too crazy. We could wave to each other going in and out of the OR.

Nora

[Mommie_of_4 0]

I plan on taking off the day of the surgery and the day after. But i work from home and will have my laptop by my side.

[pandagirl 0]

I'm planning to take a week off. I've had two surgeries this year. When I had my g/b taken out I went to work one week later. It was kind of rough, but I did it because I was scheduled for my band in March and needed the time.

When March came around and I went in for surgery, the recovery was much, much easier than from the g/b. I think the only thing I might have to contend with is the new eating process.(This time, since I didn't have that issue the last time.) Of course, this is assuming that there are no complications. *knocks on wood*

But really, I can't see the band surgery being much worse that the g/b. So, like I said I plan to take a full week. (Surgery is on Monday so will be out until the following Monday.)

[debbieperez55 0]

Tally, let me know how you do. I am worried about the liquids being at work, getting enough to drink. Looks like we have the same time frame, except I don't have to travel. I wish you well on that, going back to work after a vacation is hard enough.

[Tally 0]

Tally, let me know how you do. I am worried about the liquids being at work, getting enough to drink. Looks like we have the same time frame, except I don't have to travel. I wish you well on that, going back to work after a vacation is hard enough.

I will keep all posted. I still have a month to go though. What is your date?

Deb

[debbieperez55 0]

I am Sept 17, I had thought it was so far away, but now it seems closer and closer. Now it seems almost around the corner

[BLUEZBANDIT 0]

I've organised my surgery so it coincided with my school holidays. I have 2 week off then. Just to get me in the swing of the new eating habits before the rush of teaching begins again.

[gg2007BandSTAR 0]

hey, ive decided to take 2 weeks off....i know i wont need it, but i need a holiday from work. so i will be chilling outttttt!!

[Snowgator 3]

Tally,

I sent you a private message - we have got to compare notes!! :biggrin:

I'm planning on taking 1 week off just to be sure I"m rested and ready to come back. I've heard you only need 3 days, but since I have the sick time banked, figured I should use it.

[Keleka 0]

I'm planning on a full week as well.

[Janice818 0]

Hello All,

My surgery date is Friday, September 5th and I am planning on going back to work on September 9th. I am super excited and reading all the post I am feeling more confident that I am making the right decision.

I am looking forward to going on this journey with all of you!

p.s. can anyone tell me how you post the weight loss ticker?

[littlesweet 0]

i saved up 3 weeks of time to take off from my job...i did it to make sure i am mentally as well as physically ready to go back....i can always go back sooner if i wnat to