i will be having surgery sometime around mid august. i live in florida and work on a golf course as an equipment operator. what kind of time limit should i give myself.

Congrats on setting a date for surgery! I know that many people have said that they go back to work the same day as their surgery ... Honestly, I don't know how these people do it haha. I was banded on Thursday, June 19, and I'm still not ready to go back to work. Luckily, I have a long weekend to heal, and I'm also taking off Monday and Tuesday. I think I'll be better by Wednesday, but I'm just not sure I could go back to work the same day as my surgery, or even the next day :smile:. I'm taking naps in the afternoons, on top of sleeping 8 or 9 hours at night. I think my body is telling me that I need to take it easy :biggrin2: I'm taking full advantage of the fact that my parents are staying with my husband and I until Sunday, to help take care of our 19-month old daughter!:smile: :redface: Anyway, take your time to heal - don't rush getting back to work; you need to focus on yourself. Best of luck with everything! -Sarah H.

Also, you should bear in mind that for the first six weeks or so post-surgery, you should try not to lift more than 15 lbs. The surgical site heals pretty quickly, but you don't want to stretch it and develop a wound hernia there.

Follow the advice of your surgeon. I was back to work within a week, but I have a desk job...

the doctor told me 4 weeks before lifting,

I had my surgery on Wednesday and was back to my office job on Monday.

i had surgery on a friday and was back at work on the following monday. i had to move slower but i did go back to work. hang in there make sure your boss is understanding so you can take it easier if needed.

Congratulations on the great weight loss, Luke!

I work as a police patrol Sgt. I supervise up to 8 officers on the streets. I usally don't answer call or get into any action unless needed.I know my doctor will tell me a time to be out of work, but does any officers hav a suggestion.

My surgery date is Aug 22.