How long were you out of work?

[Emmyandlisa 12]

I work a full time job during the week and I have a part time job on the weekends. I'm having surgery on a Tuesday, do you think I can make it to my weekend job on Saturday? It's a desk job and I have no leave. Thanks.

[foodfighter78 258]

I was out for 3 weeks, after that I was fine, but then on my 5th week I start getting sick again with food.

[esskay77 785]

It depends on a lot of things. Which type of surgery? How is your pain tolerance? Will you be off pain meds by then?

Frankly, I could have gone to work by then but you will be tired, just prepare for that. I was off the pain meds by then, too. In fact, I stopped taking them the day I got home from the hospital. You don't want to drive while on the pain meds. But I have a pretty high tolerance for pain. I also do a desk job and was petty good by then, though a little slow. You can't be carrying anything heavy. One of the biggest things to deal with is what and how to eat.

But I can't tell you what to do, I can only tell you that I possibly could have done it but I don't think most people could/would.

Make sure to take care of yourself regardless of your decision.

[OregonTeacher 63]

I had gastric bypass and am unexpected hiatal hernia repaired on Tuesday and today is Sunday. There is no way I could have worked today. I can't even stay awake or sit upright all day. I do have a high pain tolerance and have only taken my pain meds once, usually late afternoon, per day since coming home. I cannot imagine having to go back To work or focus on anything except healing, walking and learning to deal with my new stomach and lifestyle.

Edited April 26, 2015 by OregonTeacher

[Emmyandlisa 12]

It's gastric bypass that I will be having. Thanks, it sounds promising that I might make it to my weekend job. I know I'll be tired though.

[Band07 374]

I had sleeve to mini bypass on Thursday, I'm going back tomorrow.