Have a question about going back to work, post-op...

I am having my lab band surgery on Oct. 13th and plan to return back to work on Monday the 24. I do a lot (2-4 miles) of walking but no lifting and i have to wear slacks (kinda tight in the waist, for now). Do the guys out there that wear slacks think that I'll be ok this far out of post-op getting back to to work and having to wear slacks and a belt rather then looser more comfy cloths?

Thanks for any advice you can give

Jake

Have a question about going back to work, post-op...

I am having my lab band surgery on Oct. 13th and plan to return back to work on Monday the 24. I do a lot (2-4 miles) of walking but no lifting and i have to wear slacks (kinda tight in the waist, for now). Do the guys out there that wear slacks think that I'll be ok this far out of post-op getting back to to work and having to wear slacks and a belt rather then looser more comfy cloths?

Thanks for any advice you can give

Jake

Depends upon the person. I was banded on a monday, planned on taking entire week off. I was climbing the walls after 3 days. I just had to get out and do something..

Just be mindful of the effects of the pain med's you are taking, and the fact you have not had any decent food for a bit. Could effect your energy levels.

I had the usual gas pains, etc, but getting up and doing something helped a great deal.

All my incisions were much higher than my waist, so slacks shouldn't be a problem for you. The lowest one I've got is about an inch and a half above my belly button. Granted, I'm a girl, so put together a bit differently, but anyway, I had no problem with slacks, jeans, etc.

I bet after that much time your pants won't be so tight. You will be surprised how quickly you feel a difference in your clothes. I went back to work after a week and a half an also had to wear a uniform. My clothes were already alot more comfortable.

Have a question about going back to work, post-op...

I am having my lab band surgery on Oct. 13th and plan to return back to work on Monday the 24. I do a lot (2-4 miles) of walking but no lifting and i have to wear slacks (kinda tight in the waist, for now). Do the guys out there that wear slacks think that I'll be ok this far out of post-op getting back to to work and having to wear slacks and a belt rather then looser more comfy cloths?

Thanks for any advice you can give

Jake

Hi Jake, I'm getting banded today too (will be leaving the house in 30 min) and also return to work on 10/24. I work in an desk job though, so I don't have the same kind of concerns you do. Hope the surgery goes well today!