How long out of work after Lap-RNY for Physically demanding occupations?
On August 1, 2007 at 8:46 PM Pacific Time, dwriggs wrote:
A lot of input already given here, but another penny's worth for you.
I can relate to your job. I am a career paramedic. I went to desk duty after two weeks, full duty after 8 weeks. No problems. By six weeks out I was ITCHING to get back on the box.
Folks in our line of work understand our nature and tendancies, those on the outside usually don't.
The best advice is to follow your surgeon's instructions and not do anything to f*** up the contract for yourself or any of the brotherhood.
Chill out, take it easy, and enjoy the down time. Work yourself back in to physical activity by walking walking walking every chance you get. By the time 8 weeks has passed, you'll be amazed at how much better you'll be on the job. I have fallen in love with it all over again!
Be smart and be safe.
---D---
I had a lap RNY, and I was limited for only 2 weeks. One week out, and I was pushing it with the exertions, but I had little staying power. For example, I could ride my bicycle, but I was good for only about 2 miles, vs. 15 miles immediately pre-op.
At a month out, I was exceeding pre-op stamina Ultimately, it's whatever your doctor tells you.
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