i am an lpn student trying to schdule my lap surgery on my 2 week summer break. is that realistic to expect to go back to school in 2 weeks. Anyone have any idea?? thanks:eek:

from what I hear...yes (so long as there is no heavy lifting)... Good Luck!

I had surgery on a Wed and returned to work one week later, after my staples were removed. I could have returned sooner, but I was enjoying my time off. :thumbup:

I had surgery on Monday and went back to the office on Friday. I didn't take any pain meds after I came home, and my biggest problem was the bloating and loose stools for about three days. I didn't have any staples (just dissolvable sutures and glue - yay!). Everyone is different, but I thought the surgery was pretty darn easy. My biggest fear was catching one of the many colds that were flying around the office and having to deal with coughing - but that never happened.

It is totally doable. I was not working whan I had mine done and I was back on my feet cleaning my house in 3-4 days. So, if you do not have to lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk for a few weeks you are all set. Get it done, I thank God I did...

I'm having my surgery during my one week spring break. They just said to not carry heavy books for the first few weeks back to school.