Question for fellow Dr Hagen patients. How much time off work does he advise?
Morning all,
All is well waiting patiently for my surgery date Sept 10th at HRRH. I have my pre op class on June 26th and then PATTS on Aug 20.
Wondering how much time off work I can expect post op RNY? I work in an at times physically demanding job(full time military), my military doc is waiting for Dr Hagens assessment of time off required but she suspects anywhere from 4-8 weeks off sick leave following surgery.
Anyone post op with Dr Hagen that could share his assessment of expected time off would be great.
Cheers
Kb
Thx for the info.
it's been a struggle to say the least to get the military to approve me. hard to believe in a short time i will joining the bench with all you guys/girls
Something to keep in mind...if doc writes a note for four weeks, but you want to return after two, you may not be able to. Your employer may not want to be liable if anything happens to you if you go to work sooner than the doctor suggested.
I'm planning on asking for four weeks, but at my one week check up, if I'm feeling fine, I will ask for a new note for two weeks instead.
Good Luck!
Referral Oct 2012~Orientation May 31/13 at Ottawa Civic~Dr.Dent assessment July 16~Nutritionist and Behaviorist Sept 17~ Ultrasound Oct 17~Second appointment with Nutritionist and Behaviorist Nov 6~Approval for RNY!!~BLADDER CANCER DISCOVERED~Currently undergoing treatment for cancer, plans switched from RNY to sleeve...~GOT DATE FOR SURGERY...AUGUST 18th, 2014 with Dr. Yelle*....February 7/17...2.5 years post up and doing great. Starting process for OHIP funded panniculectomy...
Jeepers, I feel like a whimp and lazy bum. I want 8 weeks!! lol
Im just as excited about the time off work as I am about the surgery!!.
Jeepers, I feel like a whimp and lazy bum. I want 8 weeks!! lol
Im just as excited about the time off work as I am about the surgery!!.
Meh...I live alone with two cats. Yes, I'm the crazy cat lady.
Most of my friends are through work, and if I'm home alone too long, I will go even crazier.
The more physical components of my job can be delegated...that's what minions are for. *giggle*
Referral Oct 2012~Orientation May 31/13 at Ottawa Civic~Dr.Dent assessment July 16~Nutritionist and Behaviorist Sept 17~ Ultrasound Oct 17~Second appointment with Nutritionist and Behaviorist Nov 6~Approval for RNY!!~BLADDER CANCER DISCOVERED~Currently undergoing treatment for cancer, plans switched from RNY to sleeve...~GOT DATE FOR SURGERY...AUGUST 18th, 2014 with Dr. Yelle*....February 7/17...2.5 years post up and doing great. Starting process for OHIP funded panniculectomy...
Jeepers, I feel like a whimp and lazy bum. I want 8 weeks!! lol
Im just as excited about the time off work as I am about the surgery!!.
Meh...I live alone with two cats. Yes, I'm the crazy cat lady.
Most of my friends are through work, and if I'm home alone too long, I will go even crazier.
The more physical components of my job can be delegated...that's what minions are for. *giggle*
If 2 cats makes you the crazy cat lady, I guess that makes me the crazier cat lady with 5 cats! LOL! Plus a dog...and a *****hilla....and the occasional dust bunny
Jeepers, I feel like a whimp and lazy bum. I want 8 weeks!! lol
Im just as excited about the time off work as I am about the surgery!!.
Meh...I live alone with two cats. Yes, I'm the crazy cat lady.
Most of my friends are through work, and if I'm home alone too long, I will go even crazier.
The more physical components of my job can be delegated...that's what minions are for. *giggle*
If 2 cats makes you the crazy cat lady, I guess that makes me the crazier cat lady with 5 cats! LOL! Plus a dog...and a *****hilla....and the occasional dust bunny
That's nuthin....My dust bunnies are so big and so numerous that they beat up my cats on a regular basis.
Referral Oct 2012~Orientation May 31/13 at Ottawa Civic~Dr.Dent assessment July 16~Nutritionist and Behaviorist Sept 17~ Ultrasound Oct 17~Second appointment with Nutritionist and Behaviorist Nov 6~Approval for RNY!!~BLADDER CANCER DISCOVERED~Currently undergoing treatment for cancer, plans switched from RNY to sleeve...~GOT DATE FOR SURGERY...AUGUST 18th, 2014 with Dr. Yelle*....February 7/17...2.5 years post up and doing great. Starting process for OHIP funded panniculectomy...