back to work 3rd day post op?

[shellyj 5]

is this do-able?? my dr said he has had patients go back the very next day:eek: am i crazy to think i can do it in 3???? just wondering how ya'll felt three days out? i'm on the books so i'll have to deal with it either way. i do feel that i have a high tolerence to pain.

i know everyone varies but any insight would be much appreciated!

michelle:)

[Alex Brecher 10,486]

michelle,

I had my surgery on Friday (July 18th 2003.) I was back at my desk Monday morning bright and early. I was a little uncomfortable throughout the day but I was glad I went back right away.

[lmtorb 3]

I had my surgery on Thursday and had to stay in the hospital an extra day due to nausea from the anesthesia, but was STILL back at work on Monday. A bit sore around the port site and a little tired, but generally pretty good. Everyone is different, tho. If you DO go back, just be sure to stay hydrated if you go outside much! My job requires me to be outside some, and with all the sweating, I had to be sure to sip, sip, sip all day.

[jerryg 3]

I had my surgery on Thursday, and went back to work on Tuesday. I was so restricted for the first 4 or 5 days after surgery that I struggled to get fluids down. I could have gone back to work on Monday but, for purely selfish reasons, I decided to take another day off work

Jerry

[shellyj 5]

jerry i'm with you. i would love to take an extra week off but i have no vacation time! started new great job in february - my bosses wife had gastric bypass a year ago and is now at goal. but he has been very understanding- his attitude has been 'whatever it takes' it doesnt get much better than that!

the good thing is that by xmas i will have earned more time and will be able to take off then when i am down ?50? pounds (my goal)

michelle

325/322/175

getting banded on 8-18-03

[Alex Brecher 10,486]

I own my own business but if I were working for someone else I think I would have taken a few days off.

[karen 0]

I am preband.... so am glad to hear that you all went back that next monday. I will be doing the same. I own my own business...so when I am not there, we are not making money.... can't justify me being gone!

[karen 0]

I am preband.... so am glad to hear that you all went back that next monday. I will be doing the same. I own my own business...so when I am not there, we are not making money.... can't justify me being gone!

[sheryl 3]

I had surgery on a Wednesday, was back at home on Friday (went to Mexico), and I could have gone back to work that next day. But I have a ton of vacation time, so I took an additional week off. I wasn't too sore, I was mainly tired.

Sheryl

[przyie 1]

Surgery was Thursday, home Friday, Monday a holiday and went to work on Tuesday. I do have a home based business ( tax prep ) and I did 50 returns Sat, Sun and Mon.

[NetteInBoulder 1]

Surgery on a Friday, I could have gone back on Monday but it was a holiday so I went back Tuesday and I was FINE. Worked 10-5 and had no pain but was a little more tired than usual that night.

In an ideal world, I would have taken two weeks off, hired a full time masseuse, no make that a studly masseur, and hired a spa chef to blend my Protein drinks for me. Maybe I'll do that when I get my plastic surgery in a few years

Annette in Colorado

[forestgranger 0]

3 days banded and i feel fantastic. Nausea twice today at 2pm and 7pm until i took my paracetamol but hey...

[Northernsun 4]

I work in a pretty high pressure position and having just been through the holiday season was pretty burned out. Told my friends it was a shame I needed to have surgery just to get some time off! I could have gone back to work in a couple days but I had 3 weeks of sick time saved up so I took all 3 weeks and it was wonderful! Two weeks to heal and 1 for me! Putzed around the house, took naps, read, went shopping and just generally rested and tried to understand what I had done and what my new eating habits were going to be. I went back to work feeling better then I had for a long time. I know it is not possible for everyone. At the info meeting, my dr told us 2 weeks was common but we were starting a whole new life so if we had the extra week- take it. Good advice I thought.

[simpsone 0]

I had surgery on Tuesday and thought I would return tomorrow but am rethinking the decision. I think I will take one or two more days.

[princess_n_thep 2]

I had surgery on Wed and was back to desk job on Monday. But I wish I would have waited until Wed again. As far as full duty goes, I wish I would have waited for 6 weeks instead of 4. But I am a big baby on pain and my duty belt rubbed my scars.