Back to work Post band

[savannahsmommie 0]

How long did you all wait to go back to work after the surgery? I am curious because I am having mine done next week and don't want to be out of work too long.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Most people are off a week or two, some more, some less. Your surgeon should be able to tell you how quickly his patients recover. It also depends on what type of work you do.

[savannahsmommie 0]

Ok, cause I'm looking at take five days off. Actually, thats all I can take without pushing my surgery date out more. I am a medical assistant so I am on my feet all day. 10-12 hours a day doing vitals, injections, and sutures.

[Laya 0]

Hi there,

I had surgery last wednesday and recovery hasn't been smooth sailing, but I did start back to work part time this week. I have an office desk job and am working from 10-2 about all I can manage then back home to rest. It's really up to you and how you feel.

Good luck with everything!!!!!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Depending on how in shape you are and so on 5 days may not be enough. In my doc's office most nurses take at least a week off. I was a nursing student when I had the band done and had an easy easy surgery and recovery but wouldn't have been ready to work as you describe in 5 days.

[BeefromCalie 0]

I have a desk job. Everything went really well for me. I had my surgery on Thurs and went back to work the following Tues. I felt fine. I guess it's like they say everyone is different. I even went and got my hair done and a pedicure 2 days after the surgery. Was considering going to a birthday party but I think I would having been pushing my luck.

[carbgrl 0]

I went back to work after a week. I have a desk job. The first day back was alittle rough. I guess the sititng staight up put pressure on my incisions. I wished I had taken off two week instead but, it didn't kill me.

[tlhamilton 0]

I was off one week.

[Bobbie155 0]

I'm a Nurse Aide on a heart bypass/trauma unit and my Doctor made me take off two weeks so that I didn't get a hernia from lifting patients.

[MSan914 3]

I had surgery on Tuesday and returned to work on the following Monday - have primarily a desk job with 1-3 hours driving a day. Had no problems.

[cnordg 0]

I am having surgery on June 3 and would like to take off 3 weeks if my FMLA is approved, if not I will take 2 weeks. My doctor said one to two weeks. my job is a little physical.

[Jenai 0]

I had my surgery on May 22nd. I am so glad I scheduled 2 weeks off as I am so tired. I could not go back to work in 1 week. This has really surprised me. I usually bounce right back from surgery. I've been feeling like a whimp for being so tired. I have a desk job (sedentary). Good luck with your upcoming surgery.

[cnordg 0]

How are you doing? Have you lost any weight yet. Thanks for the support.

[savannahsmommie 0]

How are you doing? Have you lost any weight yet. Thanks for the support.

Hey. I'm doing great. Lost 14 pounds and feeling amazing. I went back to work 2 days post op and felt great. Alittle sore and tired, but no pain. Things have been wonderful since. How are you doing?

[cnordg 0]

I am patiently awaiting my surgery. 4 days to go. That is great that you lost lbs so far. I can't wait until I can say that. I am planning to take off two weeks, they go back to work for 1 week and then it is my vacation.

Edited May 30, 2009 by cnordg