Hello everyone. My surgery is scheduled for Monday, Aug 22nd. I have only taken three days off of work (although I can certainly take more if need be). Is it realistic for me to return to work on Thursday or is that pushing it? My doctor has not told me how long I will/should be off.

my doctor told me to take off for 1 week. yes i was feeling good after a few days, but took the full 7 days as i am on my feet at my job and walk all over the place and did not want to over do it.

I am an Office Manager so I do not have to be on my feet and I have no heavy lifting. I guess it's best to just see how my body feels and not rush things. Thank you for your reply!!

I'm a supervisor over group homes and I took a week off but had 2wks jus in case cause everyone is differant

I am an Office Manager so I do not have to be on my feet and I have no heavy lifting. I guess it's best to just see how my body feels and not rush things. Thank you for your reply!!

Its probably best to take more than you think you will need and return early if you feel up to it!

I work in an office and don't have to do any heavy lifting. I had my surgery on a Thursday and went back to work on Monday. I felt good, but got tired by around 4-5pm and went home a little early a couple of days.

Good Luck!!

I had surgery on Wed and they also found a hernia in my stomach.

Went to work that Monday... a little sore for about a week but it was not bad at all..

Good luck..

I had surgery Aug. 11 and my first day back at work was Aug. 15th. I do have a desk job so I'm not required to be on my feet all day. I also had hernia repaired. I wasn't even taking pain medication anymore after day 2 of my surgery. But everyone is differant. Sunday following my surgery was my first day out of the house, so we did a little shopping went to get something to eat or for me I should say drink. And then I drove home from the store just so I could see how it was going to be the following day on my first day back to work. Everything went smooth and here I am 2nd day back at work and feel great. To me the more walking and moving around I did, the more the gas and soreness wore off. I say you know your body and its limits and if you have a job that requires alot of walking and being on your feet all day then I would take off more time and go back early if you feel like it.

I didn't feel "normal" until day 7... But again, everyone is different.

I would sugest taking a full week. I had surgery on a Monday and went back on Friday. After a few hours at work, I was wishing I had taken that day off. I sit at a desk all day as well. It was pretty uncomfortable for me to sit in my chair. It feels kind of like everything is being crunched together. By the following Monday, I was feeling much better

Thank you all for your responses. I had a c-section before so I know it is extremely important to walk and move to heal quickly. I think I will take off until Thursday and if I'm feeling OK I will come to work Friday. I can always leave early if I am in pain.

I wil be banded on the 22nd of August as well. May it go well for us both

I was able to work at home (flexiplace), so I didn't go back to work for a week. I was banded back on 7/28, and I do think the easier you are on yourself that first week, the happier you'll be later. Keep in mind, this first month is really all about healing. Be good to yourself, don't lift anything heavy, plan on doing a fair amount of walking (helps with gas issues). Best wishes

:rolleyes:Goodluck to you too Seabee Chief!! Thank you all for taking the time to comment. All the best to you all!!