how long does it take for people to get back to work after surgery...my doctor says 3-5 days but that seems impossible.....

I was banded on a Monday morning and went back to work the following Saturday night. I was sore to bend. What helped me the most was to wear a girdle that goes up to your bra to give support. After a few days, I didn't need the girdle anymore. My first night at work was the first time I needed to take something for the pain.

I was back in 4 days. Everyone is different. Go back when you feel that you can do your job. If it is physical you may need a bit more time. I had to run down a hallway about 2 days after I was back, didn't really hurt just a bit uncomfortable.

i had surgery on a Thursday and I went back that next Friday. So I was off for 7 days. I was fine. I sit at a desk all day so I dont know what you do at work will make a difference. Another lady that works with me had the surgery with a diff doctor and she was out 14 days. I actually could have went back that Monday. I was a little soar in the morning from laying down all night or sitting down all day but I felt fine once I got up and moving.

My doc gave me 6 weeks. I was not ready to go back even after the 2nd week. IMHO if you have the time to take, take it. I'm glad I did.

thanks for the responses ...I will probably be fine just worried...

I had surgery on Thursday and went back to work the following Monday... I'd have been better if I waited till Wednesday, but it really wasn't so bad! Days 1, 2 and 3 wre the worst... the rest was just GAS :-). Everyone's different tho!

wow youve only had it since january and youve lost down to 193 thats great....

Thanks Lenay - I've been at a stand still for a while... I'm ready for the next little bit to drop off! So here I sit drinking water... hopefully that will wipe out some of that Taco Bueno I had tonight :-) LOL. Also, I got my hair cut today - maybe that will account for 1/2 lb? Ha.

so are you scared of erosion? im more scared of that than anything...and how much do you eat at a time right now?

Lenay -

No - I'm not scared of erosion. I figure if it happens, it happens. Then I get the band taken out. I think it's a relatively new technology and who knows how long it can really stay in there. BUT, that said, I'm trying to use the time I have with the band to learn how to eat differently. Maybe I'll have it for the rest of my life and how cool would that be?? But, if I don't, then I feel like I have to use it to help me learn new habits now while I can.

The band is just a tool that helps me know when to stop eating. How much I can eat depends on what time of day it is.... not a lot in the mornings because I'm a little tighter and food doesn't go down as easy. By night time, I can really eat more than I'm supposed to. If I get any type of food out, then I eat MAYBE half of it and take the rest to work the next day. If I'm home, then something like a lean cuisine is more than enough (that size portion anyway). Some people can't eat that much, but I've not had a problem with it. I think you're supposed to stick somewhere between 3/4 and 1 c at a meal - although I'm having a hard time figuring out how to gauge that. I use the portion size (like meats no bigger than a deck of cards) to set my limits when I feel like I could eat more than that.

Kim

I had surgery on a Wednesday and went back to work the following Wednesday. The first 3 days are the worst with the soreness and gas pains, and then it gets better each day. I think it actually made me feel BETTER to put on makeup, fix my hair, and get out among the real world. I get in a funk if I go more than the occasional day in sweats, ponytail, and no makeup, lol.

I had surgery Wed and am scheduled to return tomorrow. I think I am going to work from home until my staples come out (this coming Wed). I could dl work pain-wise, but my staples hit right where my pants go. If i work from home I can lounge in my bathrobe until the staples are out.