Surgical pain: lap-band vs. RNY

[Klimczak 1]

Hi!

Am en route to have my lapband revised to the RNY (most likely- not sold on the sleeve...) and I am trying to figure out how much time off from work I need.

When I had the lapband surgery, I spent a day in the hospital with gas pains and just a little sore. If I had the job I have now back then (middle school teacher- so I can be fairly sedentary if needed) I think I would’ve been able to go back to work within a few days.

I mean, I just had a baby with no drugs, had to be stitched and I was going on long walks the day after. I also had ankle reconstruction and went back to work in 4 days (including a weekend). Not saying that I am super tough, just a seasoned surgery patient- there are way more that I could list :)

Those who have had both surgeries, how do you think the recovery time and pain compares?

Thanks!
Amanda

[Lynda486 783]

I am in the same spot. I run and office and they fall apart when I am not there. Following your post!

[Losingit2018 1,170]

Let me say that this is strictly my opinion and my experience. Everyone is so different that it is hard for any of us to say which one would be easier recovery for you.

I had sleeve surgery and it was rough for the first week post op. I think that I could have easily gone back to work at a sedentary job by then.

The big thing is that you need to
Put so much concentration and effort into getting your fluids and Protein in. If you are able to bring everything with you to work and able to set a Water reminding timer, there is a good chance that you will be able to go back in a short amount of time.

[Klimczak 1]

Thank you so much!