When to return to work?

[readysetg070113 1,476]

I work with children with special needs very active adorable children!! I provide in home therapy and carry bags full of toys to do my job. So my job is very physically active and strenuous. I not telling the families I treat about my surgery so just wondering about how much time to schedule off. In a perfect world I want to be banded on a Friday and take the entire following week off n return to work 9 days from surgery date . Any advice ?

[LadyDiva618 359]

I work at a day care part time and I took 2 weeks off because couldn't do any heavy lifting (25 pounds) for 2 weeks.

[Wanna-Be-Healthy 46]

I work at a day care part time and I took 2 weeks off because couldn't do any heavy lifting (25 pounds) for 2 weeks.

Did you find that was enough for you? I work in an office part time and I'm a professor part time so no contact or physical activity. I was wondering if 1 week was enough.

Was banded last Friday.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

You'll have to talk to your doctor. Mine said no lifting anything heavier than 10 lbs for 4 weeks after surgery.

[readysetg070113 1,476]

Thanks ill speak to the surgeon this week. I found out late Friday I was approved n just anxious to get it done n heal and such

[Jayden9119 15]

I work as an Internet manager at a car dealership, so I don't do any lifting and not a whole lot of walking. I had the surgery Friday and went to work on Tuesday. It wasn't bad but I wish I would have waited a week and went back the following Monday. I'm doing great now, but I realize after the fact waiting would have helped greatly. It really depends on the person and the doctor. good luck!

[Armonet 117]

I do heavy lifting at my job and was off work for 6 weeks.

[readysetg070113 1,476]

Thanks everyone taking two weeks off is stretching it for me. I'm a fee for service provider no work no pay no unemployment . N the fact I'm not telling my clients about the surgery is rough. I know if I told them they would be supportive but I like to keep work n personal life separate ... I don't wanna lie to them I guess when I get the surgery date tomorrow I can figure it out . Just wanted to get real life feed back. This site has been so very helpful!!!

[GetMyGrooveBack 21]

I was like you... Had surgery on Friday and bk to work on Tuesday.. I sit at desk all day, but I just got up and walked throughout the day. I survived. One week would be plenty if you had to, but if you have a high tolerance, you'll be fine after 4 or5 days.

[readysetg070113 1,476]

I was like you... Had surgery on Friday and bk to work on Tuesday.. I sit at desk all day' date=' but I just got up and walked throughout the day. I survived. One week would be plenty if you had to, but if you have a high tolerance, you'll be fine after 4 or5 days.[/quote']

Thanks as I told my patients that I had to go for a procedure and couldn't life heavy things so I'm taking 1.5-2 weeks off . Surgery July 1 hope to return to work semi part time July 11 n full time in the 15. And I will take the advice on walking

[love2flyball 1]

I am a dog trainer, so I spend a lot of time on my feet and generally dont do much lifting. whatever lifting I may need to do I can get someone else to take care of it until im better. I planning on getting my surgery on a thursday and take a week off to be back the following friday. Worse comes to worse I can have another trainer help me in the classes if I need her.

[LadyOphelia1988 21]

I spoke with my doctor at my first post-op appointment and he suggested 3-4 weeks and strictly 6-8 weeks carrying anything heavier than 8 pounds. I did go the full 8 weeks without picking up anything heavier than my purse and it broke my heart to not pick up my grandson who weighs 20+. I had the kids pick up everything for me since I was terrified about port flip, band problems, etc.

[readysetg070113 1,476]

I spoke with my doctor at my first post-op appointment and he suggested 3-4 weeks and strictly 6-8 weeks carrying anything heavier than 8 pounds. I did go the full 8 weeks without picking up anything heavier than my purse and it broke my heart to not pick up my grandson who weighs 20+. I had the kids pick up everything for me since I was terrified about port flip' date=' band problems, etc.[/quote']

Thanks I'm going back to work after 2 weeks n will try my best being out if work for 8 weeks is not an option n I have to lift my therapy bag ill just lighten the load n hopefully since its my norm it will be ok