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when can I get back to work

I am self employed. I really cant be out for more than 3 days. What is the consensus as to when I can return to work after my lap band 6/10/13. Concerned.

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    • kristinc1985
      kristinc1985

      All doctors vary. Everyone is different, and no set time is perfect for everyone.... Talk to your doctor.

    • SageTracey
      SageTracey

      And it depends on the type of work that you do. If you are a desk jockey and can take breaks as you need, then you might be ok to go back after three days.Personally I would not recommend it as it alw

    • stept04
      stept04

      Yea, I just had surgery yesterday and I couldn't see myself going back to work tomorrow, even at a desk job. Maybe 5 or 6 days, at a desk job. But everybody's different too. ~~~Stephanie

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    I'm a hairdresser so I'm up moving all day long I took a total of 8 days. I was ready to go back then. After 3 days I would have died. For some reason for me on day 5 I was ready to get out so I went shopping but was still moving slow. By the time I went back I was feeling awesome! Everyone is different!

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    I went back to work nine days post op. I made it till two o'clock and then went home. I was weak or tired, I just couldn't sit any longer. It hurt my port site. It put to much tension on it. I am going back tomorrow and try to move around more.

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    I have a desk job, and I took 2 weeks as recommended by my surgeon. I'm so glad I did, because I had a lot of discomfort at the port incision for a while after surgery. I was also pretty tired. Of course, as others have said, everyone is different.

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