I'm thinking of having the RNY surgery! How long can anticipate to be off of work?

I'm thinking of having the RNY surgery! How long can anticipate to be off of work?

Everyone is different and you need to listen to your body. I took 1 week, i have a desk job

This is also a question I am wondering as well. I will be working as a merchandiser, and would love just to take the week off as well.

I had the same question but i am worried because my work is very physical. I'm a nursing assistant and work over yard graveyards... Anyone in the same boat?

I would discuss it with your doctor....take as much time off you have. You can always return early.

It's all individualized, so it's too hard to tell. I took 2 weeks. The standard is 2 weeks to return especially if you have a low-key desk job

I had the same question but i am worried because my work is very physical. I'm a nursing assistant and work over yard graveyards... Anyone in the same boat?

As in CNA? That's a very physical job. I'm a nursing facility administrator. So I can be at the desk if I have to.

I'm a nurse in a ER and took 4 weeks off and should of taken 6 weeks and still I was extremely tired my first 2 weeks back at work and was only able to work 8 hours not a full 12, if your job is physically demanding take as much time as possible trust me

I'm a nurse in a ER and took 4 weeks off and should of taken 6 weeks and still I was extremely tired my first 2 weeks back at work and was only able to work 8 hours not a full 12' date=' if your job is physically demanding take as much time as possible trust me[/quote']

Haven't seen you on in awhile... Hope everything is going well for you

I have mostly been on the Facebook September Members page, life is going. I am down 75 pounds since surgery in sept. My relationship with my boyfriend of 6 years has been rocky so I been dealing with that. And now that I don't have food I feel lost and bored and find myself depressed trying to work through it. Nice to see someone notices I haven't been on in awhile.

Im a RN and went back to work in three weeks. My doc said I had no restrictions. I just found it very tiring and difficult to stay hydrated. If you can go back and do your first week at half days or something similar it would prob be a good idea.

At kaiser they say at least 4 weeks. So you get used to your new eating and gain strength back.