lap rny ers

So I got my date march 21 and I'm wondering how much time people needed off work? How soon did you feel like you could have gone back? thanks jenny b wise

Dear Jenny, Hi, I had my surgery on Feb. 5th; I am still not back to work. It depends on a lot of variables. I had a septic infection in my staples that set me back; watch your insicision very careful and take care of any problems right away! Also I work where I stand on my feet much of the day; and I lift a lot of heavy things. After surgery if you have a desk job I have heard you can return much sooner and easier. Talk to your surgeon and follow all his instructions. Don't try to rush your recovery or you could pay for it later. Good luck and best wishes, Judy R.

Thanks judy....I hope my recovery is a little less eventful then what you have been through but one never knows ...I hope you start to feel better soon!!! take care of yourself!!!

Congrats on getting a date... it won't be long and you will be on the loser's bench.... Shawn M.

Thanks sexy shawn.....wont be long now!!!!

Now Now Now... I wouldn't go that far as to say that I am sexy.... ROFLMBO... but thank you very much....LOL

For Lap I was out for two weeks and then went back to work part time for two weeks then full time. Plus it depends on your surgeon and the program. Tricia

Thanks Tricia......But did you feel good after 2 wks?

Hey Jen...After I had my LAP RNY I felt great almost right away and planned on being off wor****il just after my first dr appointment. So that would have been two weeks. Then our son in law died unexpectedly and I was off for another week because of that. But I felt great before I had my first checkup and wanted to get back to work asap. So it just depends on if you have it done lap or open and what your WLS says. Hugs Judy

Jenny, I have a desk job and went back after 2 weeks. When I got to work, I was ready to pass out by lunch time. I went home and slept for 2 days and then went back feeling ok. Depending on your job, two weeks to me is the "starting point" where you think you'll be alright, but then you'll have to judge it from there.