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<)

i was banded on monday and will be taking a week off work, i will return on monday...will just take things easy!

My surgery date is 9/15 and I will return to work on 9/23. 8 days total with 6 days off from work.

I can't believe I am finally getting to say this....My band date is 9-23-08!!!

The 23rd is a Tuesday and I will return to work on Monday. I think that is plenty of time. I was fully prepared to only take 3 days off, but with the weekend I will be in recovery for 6 days.

I am going to do the pre-op diet too. Small meals, lean protien, fruits&veggies low carbs and LOW fat.

Yeah!

I decided to quit the brand new job I just got because I HATE it, soI will have as much recovery time as I want :thumbup:

Hi guys, my surgery is Sept. 12th and I'm also having a hiatial herniarepaired. My doc told me I have to take off 2 weeks and I have an office job too!:redface:

Hi guys, I am scheduled for banding on the 16th. I am a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, so the nurse suggested I take 3-4 weeks off since I do alot of driving and lifting. Just found out today that my EKG was abnormal, I see the cardiologist tomorrow. I hope that it is false and everything is ok, makes me want the band even more for my health.

I am to be banded Sept. 12. I plan on taking 3 weeks off. I have a very physically demanding job and work shift work. I'm looking forward to the time off, even though the pay will only be a base 40 hour week. I'm used to a lot of overtime and it will be rough, but we'll manage!!:redface:

Hi guys, I am scheduled for banding on the 16th. I am a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, so the nurse suggested I take 3-4 weeks off since I do alot of driving and lifting. Just found out today that my EKG was abnormal, I see the cardiologist tomorrow. I hope that it is false and everything is ok, makes me want the band even more for my health.

Ankpta

My EKG was abnormal too, turns out I have a problem, but the BIGGEST problem is that the Tech must have done drugs that day and she put my leads on wrong. Hope your EKG is okay, I know how scarey it can be to think that you have a time bomb in your chest. For me, loosing weight is imperative which of course means - I NEED MY LAP BAND. Let me know how it goes, my heart goes out to you. Debbie :redface:

Ankpta

My EKG was abnormal too, turns out I have a problem, but the BIGGEST problem is that the Tech must have done drugs that day and she put my leads on wrong. Hope your EKG is okay, I know how scarey it can be to think that you have a time bomb in your chest. For me, loosing weight is imperative which of course means - I NEED MY LAP BAND. Let me know how it goes, my heart goes out to you. Debbie :thumbdown:

Debbie

Thanks for the good thoughts. I had my second EKG today and everything is ok. I have the ok from the cardiologist for surgery the 16th. I hope that everything ends up ok with you! Keep me posted on how you are doing.

-Amber

Debbie

Thanks for the good thoughts. I had my second EKG today and everything is ok. I have the ok from the cardiologist for surgery the 16th. I hope that everything ends up ok with you! Keep me posted on how you are doing.

-Amber

Thanks Amber. They are still waiting for the Stress EKG, it is still being dictated. Should be any day, but I know I will still have my surgery! You are on Tuesday and I follow on Friday. Tell me EVERYTHING. I am getting a little (LOT) nervous just about now. Debbie

My surgery is on Sept. 16th . I'm getting excited! I am returning to work on Sept. 29th. My doctor gives three weeks off, but I should be okay to return in 2. I sit at a desk all day, so I should be fine.

I am being banded Sept 30 I told them at work I was going to take off a month, but if I feel up to it I will go back sooner! I work at the post office so I do alot of lifting and bending. There are so many of you that will be back to work before I am even banded! It seems like it is never going to get here!! Good luck getting back into the swing of things at work!!!

hugs!

Chris

JillRenee15, I just wanted to say "I heard that about the O.T. and only getting paid for the 40 hour work weeks" while we are out. I work a lot of O.T. too!

cthomas44420 hang in there! Your time will come and make sure you don't do too much to soon as we dont want you splitting the stitched around your band. Easy does it. Good luck for your up coming surgery.

The folks at the Surgical Weightloss Center said to be out three weeks and be prepared for six. My family dr. said take a weekend. I'm a high school teacher and I will have been out six days including surg. day and weekend. I will plan on sitting when I need to.