I am just wondering how long everyone took off from work. I am an RN and so I am on my feet the entire time basically. Heavy lifting. I work 12 hour shifts. So I'm trying to gage how long to expect to need off. Thank you!

According to the papers my Dr. Gave me the 10 pound limit is to help the the wounds heal for at least 60% and the stomach swelling to be reduced post-op my Dr. is ok with one week however, it all depends on investigation after that period my advice is talk to your Doctor and get more info about why and when is the soonest heal is expected so you don't waste the money for an ultrasound or x-ray

Edited June 1, 201511 yr by hsn.qatr

My Dr. says that I shouldn't be lifting anything more than 10 pounds for about five weeks. But the problem is that the bag I take to work everyday with a MacBook, some Water, and shakes (my office doesn't have anywhere I can store any of this).

I really can't take off that long (I'll probably lose my job if I take another two weeks). Does anyone have any advice?

Could you possibly get a rolling case instead of carrying that bag? Maybe a friend has something that you can borrow until...

Hey, also an RN sleeved 4/22/15. I went back 2.5 weeks later and did fine. I had been doing superb until last week when I bent over to put my shoes and felt a pop in my belly. The doc suspects I popped one of the stitches...no damage done as it was mostly healed but it hurt worse than I did right after. I ended up down for about 4-5 days with that. Take the time you can. I think I took for granted that my body was still healing and had been doing more than I was ready for. Good luck to you:)

I had surgery Thursday May 28 and went back to work today, June 2. I am very fortunate to work from home though so can take a quick nap if needed. But I felt great!