How long off Work
I had a complication with one of my incisions, and I was back to work in 3.5 weeks, my hubby had perfect surgery and took 2 weeks off. Had it not been for my complication, I work a desk job, I probably could have gone back in 2. It takes a while to regain your strength. I would recommend at least 2 weeks beause you need to get a feel for how your new stomach needs food. I am 3.5 months out and still "tweaking" my eating schedule.
Good luck!
Good luck!
VSG on 05/01/12
I planned for 1 week. I have a desk job. Thankfully I have an amazing boss and after my surgery I went by work to pick something up and she gave me an extra week. When I went by it was the day I was released from the hosp and I was looking pretty haggard, I think she took one look at me and thought no way in hell will she be able to be back in less than a week! LOL. If your surgery goes well with no complications try for at least 2 weeks. The fatigue kinda kicks your butt. If you can afford longer, well...take it!
1 weeks is possible with no complications, it will just be pretty tiring. And that is only if you have a desk type job.
1 weeks is possible with no complications, it will just be pretty tiring. And that is only if you have a desk type job.
VSG on 04/17/12
I had surgery on the 17th of April and my doctor took me off until the 28th of May. Which is great for me!
"love life and all it may bring"
I planned on a week and took most of the second off, also but I had quite a few complications. If I did not have those issues I would have been back in a week because like you, I am new to my job and to be honest, all because I could take it off doesn't mean I DO, ya know? you will be tired, though I have commitments and responsibilities I take very seriously and while I would not jeopardize my health, inconvenience doesn't count in my book I have also asked this question and from what I have read, the accepted minimum is one week, two weeks is very standard and some need (or want) up to 6 weeks (at which point I'd be in a fetal position and sucking my thumb! lol) Best to you, please keep us posted!
AnnMarie,
I do understand!!! I am happy to have a new job, but at the same time, I have waited for this surgery and do not want to rescedule. I see that you had the band!!! I will also be a revision and was wondering how it feels from the band to the VSG. My doctor said his only concern is if there is too much scar tissue. If you dont mind sharing, what complications did you experience?
I do understand!!! I am happy to have a new job, but at the same time, I have waited for this surgery and do not want to rescedule. I see that you had the band!!! I will also be a revision and was wondering how it feels from the band to the VSG. My doctor said his only concern is if there is too much scar tissue. If you dont mind sharing, what complications did you experience?