How long after Lap RNY til I can . . .

return to normal everyday activities such as driving myself, going back to work, light weight training, and riding my motorcycle? I know the kind of work you do will determine the return to full duties. I'm a code supervisor and a lot of my time is spent in the field assisting my inspectors with technical and procedural things - more like "light duty" with no heavy lifting or major physical requirement other than driving and getting in and out of a vehicle.  I know I will have to do exactly as my Dr. says, but what was your personal experience?  Thanks!

I'm sure you'll get lots of different responses and that's because (as I am sure you will hear over and over) that everyone's experience is different. That being said - I work mainly at a desk.  I had my lap RNY on a Monday and went back to work the following Monday.  I also was kind of a poster child for Lap RNY.  I had no complications, pain, infections or food issues.  My practice has you on all liquids for the first three weeks, then three weeks of mushy food.  I was able to walk (and encouraged to) immediately after surgery and I was cleared for all types of exercise at 6 weeks. Good luck, Ted

Thanks Ted. I do realize that everyone is different and has a different experience. However, after reading your blog, I sure hope my journey goes like yours has so far!

Work - 7 days (Extremely non-physical labor) Drive - 14 days Light Lifting  - 6wks Getting Laid - Priceless

on the driving...the doc get dug in like an alabama tick....no driving till you are off the pain meds....but I guess about a week....but you will get tired real quick...1/2 days for a while....remember too you are trying to run a big mac engine on corn squeezings....your fule source is depleted russ

Thanks Russ - makes sense. JFish - that info was . . . priceless!! Hehehe! 

I had my surgery on a Monday, and could have gone back to work in 7 days, but took 10 off.  The thing I noticed most was my lack of stamina for the first month...not bad, but enough that I noticed.  I really believe that my personal insistance that I drank enough and got enough protein made my recovery much quicker.  I was up walking in the hospital and once home, that increase daily.  Without complications, I would suspect that you can get back to work fairly quickly. Stuart

Hey StuDaddy! I'm in Meridianville and listen to you on WDRM quite a bit.  Thanks for the reply and info.

Thanks Paul.