So about how long was everyone out of work post-op? (please help)

[StephOnee 1]

Hello everyone, I am getting banded on the 6th of April and was wondering about how long I will be out of work. I know that it depends on what type of job you have, but I was wondering just about how long I should take off for. I usually only work fridays saturdays and sundays due to my school schedual. The day of my surgery is on a Monday, I was thinking about just taking off a whole week to be safe. what do y'all think? :w00t:

[heidib 15]

My recovery was about a week. I think for most people it's a wk. I guess it depends on your job if it would be longer or not. Good luck~! It's a fast recovery!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I agree, at least a week. It is very personal; depends on how well you handle everything...physically AND emotionally! Some pop up ready to go the next day (almost) and some take longer than a week to recover. A week is a good base guess!

[buzzby315 0]

I agree with the others. A good week to do things at a slower pace, get adjusted to a new "eating" schedule, and being able to rest when you feel tired. My surgery was on a Tuesday morning and I went back to work the following Tuesday morning. I have a desk job.

[tlhamilton 0]

I have a desk job so I was back to work in a week.

Banded March 3rd, 2009 in Las Vegas

[StephOnee 1]

your responses have been very helpful..i have a semi-desk job...i'm a receptionest and a hostess...so during the day (if i'm there during the day) I sit up stairs & answer phones and what not...but at night i'm at the door seating people (& we are a 3 story restaurant). On fridays and saturdays i'm always at the door...but on sundays i'm mostly upstairs, but I will prolly ask for a week off...just to be safe.

[matalo 0]

I have a desk job. Due to unusual circumstances, I was back to work the next day. (I am the only person who knows my job). However, I worked from home. So, realistically, I was in the office the week after.