Hospital Stay? Out Of Work?

[Krolso 1]

Can someone tell me how long their hospital stay was? How long they were out of work?

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

Hi K

i stayed overnight and took 8 day off of work. i am glad i did that as i only wanted to take 3. i was able to rest and get my bearings. just do whatever feels best for you. all the best

[velvetbuckle 3]

I was on the table at 4:15pm and in recovery at 6:00pm. I was home by 8pm, this is my 5th day post-op and am currently on "vacation", however depending on your profession, I would give it at least 7 days, I could go to work today if need be though! Good Luck!

[mountainnurse 19]

My surgery was Friday, June 8. It was outpatient. Surgery was 11:00am and I was home by 3:00pm. I took the following week off work and was so glad I did! I could have returned midweek but was grateful to have those extra days to walk, nap, prepare menues, etc. Good luck!!!

[newbeginning79 5]

Hello. My surgery was 6/5/12. I went in at 5:15am and was home by 4pm. I didn't have to stay overnight. At first I was only planning on taking 2 days off. Instead I took a week, and so glad I did. I really needed those extra recovery days.

[kah1213 311]

I stayed 1 night in the hospital and I'm glad I did. I took 4 days off..surgery on Tuesday and back at work Monday.

[lucypets 6]

I was in at 8am and back home by 1230. I have actually taken 2 weeks off of work just because of what I do. I am a registered vet tech and alot of time has to do with lifting animals and trying to hold the ones who are struggling. I was banded on 6/28 and will return back to work on 7/13.

[Cazzy 725]

I chose to spend overnight in the hospital, the nurses 3 of which had had lapbands themselves were full of information and tips for me, i was very grateful for the extra info and support

Returning to work will depend on how long it takes u to recover and how sedate your job is, sitting at a desk u might get away with returning to work earlier than when u have a physical type job.

[possum84 5]

I went home same day of surgery and then had two days off before I went to work. It wasn't alot of fun ? But I made it. Gotta do what you gotta do.

[SageTracey 608]

I was overnight in hospital then had two weeks off. Probably could have gone back after a week with the actual surgery but the anaesthetic always knocks me around.

[jbd2013 1]

I spent ore night in hospital and 4 days off work. I go back to work tomorrow:(. I think I'll be fine, just really tired. Ok--now after having gone back to work Monday and Tuesday, it was too soon! Unless you have a job where you can mostly sit, I'd take at least a full week. However, today is 1 week since my surgery, and I feel great!

[PatchIP 8]

I had an early morning surgery and was home by 1330 hrs. I've taken a full two weeks off of work and am glad I listened to my surgeon. I had increased pain from the hernia repair but also a real lack of energy. I'm post op day 12 now and just beginning to feel like myself again.