5 days post op, back at work

Hi everyone!

One of my biggest questions when I came to OH months ago, was "how long will I need to take off from work?" It's a hard question to answer, because everyone is different, and everyone's body responds to surgery differently, but I went back to work yesterday after taking 5 days off, and felt good about it.

I work in retail, so it is not a job that requires heavy lifting or physical labor. I just wanted to let any Newbies or preop know how my healing time went, in case it is helpful. I wasn't required to come back to work, and could take off as much as 2 weeks. I am very surprised at how good I feel physically. Aside from the incisions itching, I can't even tell I had surgery 6 days ago. I thought I would be feeling much worse.

I am struggling to get my water in, but determined not to get dehydrated, so while at work I just sip, sip, sip.

Good for you GiGi - Just be careful. I too have a job that doesn't require physical labor. My surgery is Sept 21st. Hope I feel as good as you to go back in 1 week!
Sip, Sip, Sip

Thanks! I am taking it slowly and carefully. There is no need to rush any of this recovery.

I underestimated how hard it would be to drink 40 oz of water after surgery. I used to just gulp it down...and that's not an option anymore!

Good luck with your surgery! It will be here BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!!

glad to hear this.. I have surgery scheduled on November 2. which is a Wednesday.  I had planned to come back the following Monday, I am a secretary so I just sit on my butt.. (part of my problem) .  I am glad to know it is possible!

Rhonda

Yes, I too was back at work 5 days post op. I have a desk job was able to sit, and had a timer to help remind me to sip sip sip. I was lucky though and felt great, although very tired.


Good for you. Just don't overdo it. Make sure you rest after work.


~Lori

I had an easy recovery too. No pain.
-incision itch
-needed a nap
-struggled with getting water.

Congrats on feeling good- keep working on the water.

Great Job GIGI!  We were sleeved on the same date & there is no way I could be at work now.  Just got my tube out this morning & my doc said I could go back in 2 weeks from today.  Maybe it's my age but I don't feel fine yet.  I'm exhausted from going to the doctor but i just had my first full liquid meal in a week so maybe I'll feel better tomorrow. 

Am I a wimp or just older than you guys (I'm almost 49)?

I was really tired after surgery, but physically I felt pretty good within the first week

That is awesome im just 2 days post-op and 5 days out i sure as heck hope i feel as good as u....

I have an extremely physical job and I went back a week later.  I did have some incisional discomfort, but overall I felt good.  I still struggle with getting enough water in at work.