I have a question if anyone can answer it. How long did it take everyone to get back to work after the surgery. Mine isnt until the end of april and I am just wondering how many days do I need to take off work? I work in a corporate setting, however I do walk alot for meeting and etc. Otherwise I am cooped up in my office all day. Do you think I will be find if i only take like 4 days off or so. Can anyone let me know. I just want to make sure I am not rushing back to soon.

Thanks Everyone

-Elaine

Hi, I'm being banded this Tuesday, and planning on going back to work the next Monday. So five days off. I'll let you know how it goes. If I don't work, I don't get paid. If it was different, I might take longer.

I just got baned on wed and so far I fell great, I could go back on Monday but im taking 10 days off, i think it really depends on you and how fast you heal.

I will be watching this thread. Like you moonshadow if I don't work I don't get paid. I am a petsitter so I schedule myself but this surgery is really strapping me so I hate to take off too long. Let us know how that goes moonshadow.

I am also in the process of waiting on insurance to decide. I am a medical assistant in a doctor's office and I too am wondering how long to take off. I don't do any lifting, but we are a busy office. And, I do not plan on telling anyone I work with that I am having the surgery, so I have also got to come up with a good excuse to be off! Any suggestions would be great!!

Well, I got banded yesterday at 11:00 and they cleared me for discharge at 10 this morning. I feel okay. A little sore, but overall, no problems. I am hoping to be back at work Monday, Tuesday at the latest. Just depends on the person I think.

I am glad you all are doing great...way to go aznikki! You too CBK...I am still waiting for insurance approval...what is the hold up? They have had mile file in review since Monday??????

I got my CPAP yesterday! UGH!~!! I was up until 4:30 am so I finally took it off! It really isn't a high setting I just couldn't go to sleep....Looks like I have plenty of time to get used to it! Have a great Easter all of you!

Hang in there...my insurance took about a week or so...with the holiday too, it might have gotten delayed...hang in there...it will be so worth it...not that I'm like seeing results yet, but all I know is that the recovery so far is not nearly as bad as I was anticipating...lucky for me--cuz I'm the same way--I'm out of sick leave at school, so if I'm off, I get my check docked several hundered dollars :0(

Lots of teachers here...me, too! Central Phoenix, AZ. My doctor likes to schedule for a Thursday, told me I could be back to work Monday. I scheduled it for 3/27 becasue we have 3/31 off for a holiday (Cesar Chavez Day??) so that gives me five days. I have not missed one day this year, so I decided I could take the two days off. Hope it really is enough. I just coudn't wait 6-8 months for insurance approval...sounds crazy, I know, but I've gained 50 pounds since July. I've always been heavy, but in 2004/05 I lost over 100 pounds (WW) and over the past 18 months gained it all back +++. Can't wait anymore. Good luck all!!!

Edited March 22, 200818 yr by frogladyaz
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I had my surgery on 3/12 and will return to work on Tuesday, 3/25. Like most people the first 4-5 days were a little rough... sore and gas pains. I could have probably gone back to work this past week with no problem, however, I'm fortunate to have enough annual leave available, so I took the extra days just to adjust to the band and working through the liquid diet phase -- I will only have one day back at work before I can begin mushies! YAY!!!

ok ok all you pre op banders............hahahaaha

i will tell you all that i had it on a wednesday and went back to work on monday.piece of cake, but you all know that everyone is different

good luck to you all and see you on the loosing side

alison newyork

I had mine on Thursday (3/20) and I'm feeling okay to go back on Monday I think. I went to WalMart today and was a bit worn out...but I guess it totally depends on the nature of your job too. I'm hoping I can go to church tomorrow and then school (work) on Monday. If not, I know for sure by Tuesday I'll be able to be back.:thumbdown:

I work in a warehouse and unload trucks all day. Lots of bending, lifting, walking etc. I'm going to take as long as I can. I am hoping for 3-4 weeks. I had my gallbladder removed about 4 years ago and they didn't want me lifting anything over 5 pounds for 3 weeks. So I'm aiming for 4, but that's me. Plus my warehouse is not air conditioned. So I don't want to overdue it in the heat.:thumbdown:

I had mine on Thursday (3/20) and I'm feeling okay to go back on Monday I think. I went to WalMart today and was a bit worn out...but I guess it totally depends on the nature of your job too. I'm hoping I can go to church tomorrow and then school (work) on Monday. If not, I know for sure by Tuesday I'll be able to be back.:wub:

Congrats on being banded...:frown: Now how is your pain level. Are you able to sleep when do u go back for a fill? lol sorry all of the questions but we are the same age and im guessing if im 34 too prehaps it wont be so bad for me either...lol

Wow! Those are some long hrs! I work in a call center too and only work 9am to 5:45 w/2 15's and a 45 min lunch. I was told by another bander that as long as your job is not physically strenuous you can go back in a week.

Best of luck to you!

Gina

Edited March 23, 200818 yr by gina0922

No one can really tell you. I planned 1 week and found that I should have 2 full weeks. I think one's age, level of physical fitness prior to surgery and if you have had prior abdominal surgeries are factors in figuring out how much time you will need. Just remember if you plan on two weeks and are ready to go back sooner great, if not then you have the time.