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How long was everyone out of work after surgery?


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Guest FlBilly

Hello all I tried to search this question but could find it. I am trying get an idea of how long everyone was out of work after lap-band surgery.

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Well I am a stay at home mom, which is more physicial than any job I have ever had and I was up and taking care of my 3 1/2 yr old and 18 month old sons within 3 days of my surgery with no problems.

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I was back to school the next week, I'm a full time student. No problems. I was horseback riding at two weeks.

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Guest FlBilly

that is great to hear. I didn't want to miss too much work if possible. I want to save my vacation time. Thank you

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that is great to hear. I didn't want to miss too much work if possible. I want to save my vacation time. Thank you

Um.....what using vacation time? I took sick leave!

I took a week and a half, tho it's widely known I'm a weenie. I was feeling great at about a week after surgery if that helps.

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Guest FlBilly

I will probably use sick time but if longer than a week I might have to use some vacation time...

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I had surgery on Friday, flew home Monday (from Mexico) and worked on Tuesday. I have a desk job, so it wasn't that big of a deal. That Thursday though I ran a bunch of errands and tired myself out. I was feeling good and you kind of forget that it's major surgery you just had. I did make it through the work day, but took a nap when I got home.

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hey billy,

I had surgery w/ Fusco on a monday, went shopping for hours on tuesday, stayed in bed most of the day wednesday, and was back pretty much to normal by thursday. Fusco and the staff are great--follow up care too!

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Guest FlBilly

riverrat,

That is great. It is nice to talk to someone who has had Fusco. I am ready.

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