How much work did you miss after RNY?

 Just curious, why didn't you tell anyone?  I haven't told anyone except my family, and they think it's weird that I don't want to tell anyone else.

My doctor wouldn't allow me to work for three months. I had a very physical job though.

Hi NYCM -

As you are gathering, there isn't a definite answer to your question and there are other factors I would suggest also considering. These include your age, weight, and current physical status. Have you had major surgery before (I presume the lap band was an out-patient procedure)? It can be kind of a shock the first time.

Also, do you have a long commute to work? Obviously having to stand on the subway and go up and down a few flights of stairs, for example, is different than if you drive to work and park 200 feet from the front door to your office.

Likewise, what are the demands of your job? Yes, at first glance I have a desk job but it is often high stress (which I frequently thrive on but can also be exhausting) plus sometimes I have to travel to different spots around the city or even out of town so my going back to work too soon could be a disaster.

Bottom line, I suppose, is what one of the previous posters said: Hope for the best, plan for the worst.

Feel free to ask any other questions, if needed, and good luck.

I originally planned to go back to work after 1 week.  But at the last minute I scheduled two weeks off. (I do the schedule so that helped)  My co-workers were actually the ones who talked me into taking longer so I am fortunate in that area.

I can tell you I was very glad I did not have to go back to work Tuesday after 1 week.  I am sort of bored but don't have the stamina to do much of anything.

I hope this helps.

If that is all the time you have available to take off, you may want to postpone surgery.  Since, you are having a revision, the chances of the surgeon encountering something and having to convert your lap surgery to an open surgery are increased (and open surgery generally requires anywhere
from 3 - 6 weeks off work).  Even if the surgery is lap, you cannot know that there will not be any complications (even something like a simple infection can result in having to delay returning to work).

Lora

I took 5 weeks, but I an a RN and have a very physical job.  I was so fatigued @ 2 weeks, I don't think I could've gone back to work yet.  I was still on clear liquids, though.  My surgeon required 3 weeks of clears.  Good luck to you on your upcoming surgery !!

I did not tell anyone because I felt this was a personal decision, only my family and my two best friends know. I made the decision to avoid any issues with people who dont understand. It has worked out great for me!