off how long??

I am having LAP RNY on Feb 21, 2005. I work as a LPN for a private practice in a small town, how long should I expect to be off of work? Any suggestions or tipps would be appreciated. thanks, Melanie

Melanie, Each surgeon has their own desires. Mine informed me that post-op laproscopic pts usually return after 2 weeks??? Right Not me, I plan on taking at least 3 weeks. Have been getting along better lately. Open lap is 6-8 weeks. Good luck. Ask for more, and return sooner if you feel up to it. Be careful and don't over do. Thats what we do best! Mary

HELLO MELANIE. I HAD OPEN RNY JANUARY 19, 2005. I HAVE NOT YET RETURNED TO WORK. I HAD COMPLICATIONS AFTER SURGERY. I AM DOING MUCH BETTER NOW, BUT I AM NOT READY TO GO BACK TO WORK. I AM STILL VERY WEAK AND AM WORKING ON BUILDING UP MY STRENGTH. I WORK AT A GERIATIC HOME. I HAVE 30PTS AND A TEAM OF 5-7 CNA'S TO SUPERVISE. NOT TO MENTION DR'S CALLS, FAMILY CALL'S, PT, ETC. THE CART I HAVE TO PUSH WEIGHS IN ABOUT 250LBS EMPTY. JUST IMAGINE IT'S WT. BEING FULL AND YOU HAVING TO PU**** DOWN THE HALL FOR TWO MEDICATION PASSES. I ALSO HAVE TO ADMINISTER TREATMENTS. I KNOW THAT I HAVE TO BE 110% WHEN I GO BACK TO WORK. I AM TAKING CARE OF OTHERS LOVED ONES AND I WANT TO DO MY BEST AND MAKE THEM HAPPY AND CONFORTABLE. I AM THINKING ABOUT GETTING OUT OF NURSING AND GOING INTO MASSAGE THERAPY FULL TIME. I AM STILL PRAYING ABOUT IT. NONE THE LESS, MAKE SURE THAT YOUR BODY IS REALLY READY BEFORE YOU GO BACK TO WORK. HAVE A BLESSED DAY. RUTH B.