Hi ya'll, how many days r u planning to take off from work after your surgery?

My surgery is scheduled for Tues. Sept 9th. I have taken off the 9-12. That gives me 4 work days and 2 weekend days before work the following Monday. So that is a total of 6 days. Is that enough time? I am also off on the Monday before surgery for labor day.

I have heard of people taking less time but I think the doc is going to fix a hiatal hernia during the surgery also(is anyone else getting a dual procedure?) so I wanted to be on the safe side.

Edited July 28, 200818 yr by Apple8<)

My surgery is scheduled for Wednesday 9-17 and I am returning to work on Monday 9-22. I too my have a haital hernia repair, but I need to return to work. Dr K said I could return the next day if I felt good, since I had an office job. I have to make it work, I am using Vacation Days.

I am getting banded on Sept.3 (Wed.) and returning to work the following Monday. Sounds like we all pretty much have the same time frame in mind. I am going to Colorado for my surgery and will be staying until Sunday. I'm not sure how I'll feel so I thought the extra few days there might be good since I live in Florida. But then I have to come home Sunday and go right to work the next day.

Hi April,

I've asked that question too, and have heard that if you have a desk job you CAN go back in 3 days if you need to, but it is suggested that you take off a week if you have the time. That's my plan.

Tally,

OMG my date is also 9/3! Are you also with Dr. k? That would be too crazy. We could wave to each other going in and out of the OR.

Nora

I plan on taking off the day of the surgery and the day after. But i work from home and will have my laptop by my side.

I'm planning to take a week off. I've had two surgeries this year. When I had my g/b taken out I went to work one week later. It was kind of rough, but I did it because I was scheduled for my band in March and needed the time.

When March came around and I went in for surgery, the recovery was much, much easier than from the g/b. I think the only thing I might have to contend with is the new eating process.(This time, since I didn't have that issue the last time.) Of course, this is assuming that there are no complications. *knocks on wood*

But really, I can't see the band surgery being much worse that the g/b. So, like I said I plan to take a full week. (Surgery is on Monday so will be out until the following Monday.)

Tally, let me know how you do. I am worried about the liquids being at work, getting enough to drink. Looks like we have the same time frame, except I don't have to travel. I wish you well on that, going back to work after a vacation is hard enough.

Tally, let me know how you do. I am worried about the liquids being at work, getting enough to drink. Looks like we have the same time frame, except I don't have to travel. I wish you well on that, going back to work after a vacation is hard enough.

I will keep all posted. I still have a month to go though. What is your date?

Deb

I am Sept 17, I had thought it was so far away, but now it seems closer and closer. Now it seems almost around the corner

I've organised my surgery so it coincided with my school holidays. I have 2 week off then. Just to get me in the swing of the new eating habits before the rush of teaching begins again.

hey, ive decided to take 2 weeks off....i know i wont need it, but i need a holiday from work. so i will be chilling outttttt!!

Tally,

I sent you a private message - we have got to compare notes!! :biggrin:

I'm planning on taking 1 week off just to be sure I"m rested and ready to come back. I've heard you only need 3 days, but since I have the sick time banked, figured I should use it.

I'm planning on a full week as well.

Hello All,

My surgery date is Friday, September 5th and I am planning on going back to work on September 9th. I am super excited and reading all the post I am feeling more confident that I am making the right decision.

I am looking forward to going on this journey with all of you!

p.s. can anyone tell me how you post the weight loss ticker?

i saved up 3 weeks of time to take off from my job...i did it to make sure i am mentally as well as physically ready to go back....i can always go back sooner if i wnat to

I will be taking 10 days off from work. If I need more I will take more. I will not rush it! Tamara