When to return to work??

mainegal
on 10/15/08 1:12 am - Thomaston, ME

The latest question going around in my head is this.
I see the nut and Dr. Toder next Tuesday Oct 21 for my 2 week follow-up appointments. Originally I was all set to request returning to work on Wednesday the 22nd. The Nut will be advancing my diet to soft foods. This is concerning to me, as I have learned how much to sip, drink and keep my pouchy happy and not too full. Adding food- yikes!

I'm now thinking I should not return to wor****il Monday, Oct 27th and take the 22-26 to get used to adding foods at home. I'm on family medical leave now, eligible for up to 12 weeks unpaid leave- so extending my return by 3 days will not an issue with work. Today is day # 7 of FML. Do you think this is a wise request?

If you were me what would you do? Suggestions please.

Also how did you deal with work and adding new foods?

Emily SW 320, Pre Surg 271.3, Lowest 189.8 Current 212.9 GW -155-188
Continuing the weight loss journey 10 pound goals at a time. June 2011

oceanlady
on 10/15/08 1:29 am - ME

RNY on 01/31/08

for me - this is where it started to get hard, when I added foods. The first 2 weeks were a breeze. Again, this is what happened to me - I had nausea 24x7, along with vomiting - nothing could be related to anything I ate or how I ate or what quantity I ate - this all knock the stuffing out of me. I was grateful for the time I had off, although mine was a paid leave with std - I took 6 weeks.

Kathy B.
on 10/15/08 1:35 am - Naples, ME

RNY on 01/07/08

Emily I was scared to death to start eating. If you can possibly take more time off from work I would do it. You are still recovering even though you may feel great. Id go another couple weeks and get the eating down before you have to go back to work. The worst thing I can think of is eating something that makes you sick and your at work. Give yourself time to adjust. Just my opinion I don't work outside the home so I can't really tell you what you should do. Maybe you could start back with half days?? Good luck with figuring it all out.

Michelle B.
on 10/15/08 1:37 am - Augusta, ME

RNY on 05/14/08

I took all 6 weeks that the surgeon suggested. Each stage is a challenge. I recommend not going back til you can eat regular foods. I totally enjoyed my time off. It was "me" time and I needed to focus on using this awesome new tool to its best. I found going back to work a challenge in getting my fluids in. It is hard to focus on work but also eating correctly. It takes a lot of planning to make it all work. I would take as much time off as you can. Your body is still healing and you don't want to over do it.

Consult weight 235 / Day of Surgery 191 / Current 133 / Goal 125

(deactivated member)
on 10/15/08 3:01 am - ME

Lap Band on 04/21/08

stay home, enjoy, relax and take it slow, you'll do just fine. you already are.... keep up the great work. Hugs, Cheryl

katetme
on 10/15/08 3:59 am - Center Lovell, ME

RNY on 03/31/08

I stayed out 5 weeks, and I agree the stages are challeniging and I didn't want to be figuring it out at work...
Up to you, tho, you know your situation bettr than any of us does, we all do what we have to do...just if you can stay home longer, I would...
hugs to you!
kate

It was magic when she realized who she had become...
Kate
Highest    Pre-op     right after Surgery         Current       Goal
      236          213                  219                            140         130

            96 lbs lost and gone forever!! To God goes the Glory!

                                       Finally it moved!

david kern
on 10/15/08 5:08 am

i would have too say there right , each stage has been hard , im still getting sick when i eat some foods , this is 10 weeks post op , take your time if u can.

good luck
david

katetme
on 10/15/08 5:14 am - Center Lovell, ME

RNY on 03/31/08

If you can stay home, STAY HOME!!! i stayed home for 5 weeks and was so glad I did.

It was magic when she realized who she had become...
Kate
Highest    Pre-op     right after Surgery         Current       Goal
      236          213                  219                            140         130

            96 lbs lost and gone forever!! To God goes the Glory!

                                       Finally it moved!

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