Question:
how long do you have to miss work after the surgery
— ccgeorge (posted on January 29, 2006)
January 29, 2006
I was off of work for 4 weeks when I had my WLS in November 2005.
— Kathleen L.
January 29, 2006
I was off work for four weeks. When I went back, I was on a lifting
restriction of 10 pounds. I probably should have stayed home at least
another week or two, but it depends on your job and the activities that you
are required to perform on your job. Your dr. will know what is best for
you.
— marlyngardner
January 29, 2006
Again the answer to this question is how long is a piece of string. I don't
know what surgical procedure you have chosen. But lap band can have you
home in a day or so, and by pass a week maybe. but either way, your body
needs time to adjust to the change in the ammount of calories that you will
be geting. (Much few than now) So it depends on how you feel. After banding
I was back at work in a couple of weeks, then after revision from banding
to BPD it took about 4 weeks and the change was remerkable. But six ,months
after that surgery I felt strong enough to take on Hercules
— Lise K.
January 29, 2006
Depends on your type of surgery and doctor. My surgeon does lap RNY only
and she normally allows two weeks off but she will do more or less
depending on how you are feeling and how much time you can miss from work.
I know a guy who used this surgeon who didn't have much vacation time and
only took a week off. I had my gallbladder out lap a couple of months ago
and 2 weeks was what I needed, I presume it will be the same with WLS.
— classite
January 29, 2006
I had surgery on a Thursday, and was back at work on Monday. I took care
of myself with no lifting for about two weeks, stayed on my eating
schedule, and avoided stairs of a few days. Otherwise I was good to go. I
also stayed in the hospital onl 24 hours.
— Missy H.
January 29, 2006
As long as you can get away with!! lol Why not, huh?
— MissKimberly
January 29, 2006
As long as you can get away with!! lol Why not, huh?
— MissKimberly
January 29, 2006
The answer is there is no one answer. My sister had the surgery and was
back to work a little over a week after. I had the surgery six weeks ago
and went back after four weeks and then went back only half time for the
past two weeks. But, I had sick time and decided to use it. I was in pain
up until the fourth week and could not sleep lying down in my bed until
after the third week, so I felt justified in staying home four weeks.
Another member of my support group went back to work on a business trip
three days after surgery. Everyone is different. The amount of time off
depends on you, your health, your job, the type of surgery, how much time
you can take off, how you feel, and your activity level. Safely say it can
range from a few days to a few weeks.
— pattilca
January 30, 2006
I sit for most of the day at work. I had the OPEN RNY with no
complications. I took 4 weeks off and the the 5th week I worked 1/2 day.
— kchurchwell
January 30, 2006
I had Lap rny and took 3 weeks, felt like I could have gone back a week
earlier but had plenty of time.
— pondgirl
January 30, 2006
I took off 3 weeks initally, then after 2 weeks felt great so I went back
to an office job that I sit at. THEN I got the flu that Monday, so I ended
up missing the 3rd week.
RNY - Dec 13, 2005
— brieakgul
January 30, 2006
I like Kim's answer -- as long as you can get away with it. My partner
stayed out 4 weeks
— the7thdean
January 31, 2006
Depends on your procedure and type of work you do. I work in an office and
came back 1/2 days after 8 days. I probably should not have pushed as I had
to wear sweats and walk very slowly. After 3 weeks no pain or pain meds.
Each person will respond differently
Good Luck
— tcoble
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