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
Referal Feb 2011, Orientation Dec 5 2012, Nurse Prac Jan 8th 2013, Dietitian Jan 9th 2013, Social worker Jan 10th 2013, Ultra sound Jan 20th 2013, CT scan Feb 4th 2013, Scope Feb 5th 2013 .... Surgeons apoint June 12 2013, Pre Op Class June 26 2013, PATTS Aug 20 2013, RNY surgery Sept 10th 2013
Expect approx 4 weeks - and then another 4-6 with minimal lifting , dont schedule your PT tests for a little while - congrats on your efforts to get your date .
Surgery Date - AUGUST 22, 2011 - Ran first 5KM Race - Oct 14, 2012 (28 min) - Currently maintaining a healthy 190 lbs and training for my first half marathon in the summer of 2013
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
Referal Feb 2011, Orientation Dec 5 2012, Nurse Prac Jan 8th 2013, Dietitian Jan 9th 2013, Social worker Jan 10th 2013, Ultra sound Jan 20th 2013, CT scan Feb 4th 2013, Scope Feb 5th 2013 .... Surgeons apoint June 12 2013, Pre Op Class June 26 2013, PATTS Aug 20 2013, RNY surgery Sept 10th 2013
Your gonna love it - i just tried to sign up for the Army Run in Ottawa in Sept - it was sold out - maybe next year we can do the 5 km together
Surgery Date - AUGUST 22, 2011 - Ran first 5KM Race - Oct 14, 2012 (28 min) - Currently maintaining a healthy 190 lbs and training for my first half marathon in the summer of 2013
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!!.
Referral May 17 '13 / Orientation June 17 '13 / Meeting w Dr Hagen June 26 '13 / RN,RD,SW July 31 '13 / Dr.Glazer Sept 3 '13/ Sleep Study Sept 5 '13 /2nd app w Dr Hagen Sept 16 '13 / F/U w Dr Glazer Sept 23 '13 / PRATTS Nov 14 '13/ Surgery Dec 3rd '13
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 
RnY: July 2nd, 2013
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...
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