Im a hairdresser so I stand a lot so how soon can I resume work after my surgery?

Hello,

You probably may want to wait about 5 days. Although immediately after the surgery I felt perfectly fine, as the days went on, I realized I would get tired quickly. Remember, you won't be "eating" so your energy level will be low. Also about three days later I felt a little uncomfortable and it felt good to lay down after taking the pain medicine.

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Thank you! When were you banded and how much have you lost? Where are you from? Im from upstate NY

I was told if I was on my feet for my job doing lifting, to wait 2 weeks. However I have an office job (does nothing for weight loss har har), so I was planning to go back on day 4, unfortunately I was stupid and hurt myself.. so I was out 8 days total.

Since they encourage walking around, I would think you could go back within the first week. But be warned, you may be weak and tired quickly. If I had to stand up for periods of time, I would get light headed and want to lay down.

See what your doctor recommends, and he may just say do what your body feels

It's all personal really. I went back to work in 4 days (office job). My doctor also told me he has had police officers go back to work, on full duty, in the same time period. However, I've seen some people on this board take a month to go back to work.

I was exercising (elliptical) by day 8 post-surgery, and I am now 19 days post-surgery doing .5 hour elliptical a day, abdominal work, and light weights (20 pounds or less). Again, your experience may vary.

I was banded on 10/1/07 and I lost ten pounds. I am also from NY- but I am from Manhattan. I saw the doctor yesterday and he said all is well.