October 31, 201312 yr Ow soon after vertical sleeve you can go back to work? My doc said 2 weeks, but I went back on day 10. But I have a desk job that requires no lifting.
October 31, 201312 yr I had my band removed and sleeve in same day and also a hiatal hernia repair and had surgery on Friday and went back on Tuesday and had no lifting restrictions.
November 1, 201312 yr I can't even imagine being off that long. I'm 7 weeks today and would I would never even know I had surgery if not for the change in food choices Iv made. Not only was I back to work in 4 days I felt like I could be and by one week out I was taking a long motorcycle ride with my hubby.
November 1, 201312 yr Author I also think 6 weeks is too long. I know some people say they are tired thiugh
November 1, 201312 yr My doc requires an 8 week 5 lb lifting restriction. Even she admits that she is more strict than other doctors, but she also doesn't have patients coming back with hernias. I am a physical therapist assistant at a nursing facility, so lifting is required and there is no "light duty" option. I talked my doc into possibly letting me go back after my 6 week follow up. I am almost 4 weeks out and while I am bored at home, I know I couldn't handle the physicality of my job. I still get occasional cramps in my abdomen with certain movements, I would be afraid to lift anything.
November 1, 201312 yr I haven't noticed any swelling. I don't really have any pain either exactly. But I still notice that my abs are atill healing. Like when I am laying down if I try to just sit up, I can tell I shouldn't cuz there is a mild cramp, nothing serious.
November 1, 201312 yr No way! I gotta get back to work a week later Me too... I heard some people return within 5 days. I guess it depends on what you do. I am an office worker so I am really hoping to return within a week, the max 2.
Ow soon after vertical sleeve you can go back to work?