hello having my surgery oct 1. Wondering how much time out of work is needed. I do somewhat physical work. Truck driver making deliveries unloading trucks , climbing in and out truck many times a day . Any advice would be great. Thanks

What's the max you lift at a time? My doc has us limited to 15 pounds for the first 2 weeks. A job like you describe, because of the lifting? I'd guess at least 3, maybe 4. Your surgeon can say what s/he recommends and also give you documentation, should you need it, for your employer. You'll probably feel much better before then, but after surgery, even laparoscopic, you need to heal and your band needs to settle.

I work in a warehouse on the receiving dock. I was told the same thing about not lifting over 10 pounds for 2 weeks. I had alot of sick time built up so I took 4 weeks. They said they usually do 3 but they could ok 4. I took it. I wanted to make sure that I was fully recovered before I had to go back to work. We are required to lift up to 75 pounds. (I really don't do alot of heavy lifting, but there's lots of bending, stooping, twisting and lifting. I couldn't bend at the waist(to put my dogs in their kennels) for about 10 days after my surgery. Susan:thumbup:

hi- i am 6 days post op and was told no lifting anything over 15 lbs, no vaccuming,pushing pulling ect for 1 mos. I say take the 4 weeks if you can get it approved....you've come so far and don't want to jeopardize anything!! good luck!