survey

I am doing an impromptu survey just for me.This for the men who had weight loss surgery ,i would like to know what kinds of jobs that you had before you had surgery,what kind of surgery and how long before you got back to work on a full time basis.Thank you for participating.

I worked for an engineering firm in Irvine, CA during my RNY WLS..... my boss was a real tyrant.  I asked for two weeks off - and had my doctor extend it an additional two weeks for a month total.  I could have gone back after two weeks.... but just didn't feel like it. After a few months, and 50 lbs off, I found a better job at a more reputable firm - and acheived a healthy increase in salary and position in the process     The corporate world will hold you back, based on appearances. 

I over see a Warhouse Logistics program that we use at work. Mainly sit at a desk, although I do have  to check stock on the shelves to see if our inventory is accurate and make adjustments accordingly. I took two weeks off, but could have returned after one. I had already planned for the two and it was the end of the year. If I had not taken it, they would have just paid me for it. We cannot roll over vacation where I work.  pan head

Theatrical Scenic Designer here. (talk about odd career choice) Had an RNY Laproscopic, then an emergency Bowel reconstruction and ongoing surgical intervention To remove necrotic tissue and repair leaks and such For about 3 to 5 weeks. (profile...icky story with a happy ending) I freelance all over the country and serve as Professor of Theatre Arts, Director of the Design Program at a University.  I did so at nearly 400lbs, and have continued to do so since dropping to a Normal Range BMI. It's just SO MUCH EASIER Now. Flying is now a pleasant experience Rather than a hassle.

"How soon back to work?" Well, I was drawing in the ICU on a sketch pad And passing it on to my assistants to Convert into computer drafting. I was on heavy Morphine and still drawing like a wild man. Morphine and ICU Psychosis didn't stop Creative juices in the area of Design. Some great and wacky ideas came out during that time. As for when I was "back as usual?" My case was rare, but I was "off" for over 6 months. A Semester and a half away from the university setting And then, lectured from a chair while wearing pajama bottoms For a few months. (Gotta Love "the Arts!" Eccentricity is embraced.) If I had been in a typical field of study Or a corporate position, I would have been financially ruined by my complications. As it was, there were no "job related" drawbacks what so ever.

When you get the info and cross-reference the numbers on this survey- Report back with what you find? Curiosity kills cats, but does fine for me.

Best Wishes- Dx

Before I moved here to Missouri, I lived in Pennsylvania and worked in an amusement park,(Hershey Park). I worked there 8 years, spent 6 of the years out in the park as a ride operator. The last 2 years I was promoted to the rides operations office, as office manager. In those years my weight range was 400-500 pound and spending those first 6 years on my feet all day standing on concrete took it’s toll on my legs and I developed severe lymphedema in my legs and had to go on disability and haven’t worked since. However now that I had my WLS and lost weight my lymphedema in my legs are almost gone, and I am going back to school. I am taking a 2 year program Electronic Media Production to be able to work in the either TV or radio station field. Also since I live close to Branson Mo. I may even look for a job in one of the stage shows in sound or lighting. When I was young I use to be involved in the local community theater and did stuff like sound and lighting and set building. If all goes as planned I will start school in the summer. 

I am a business manager for a an outdoor products company. I fly a desk most of the day. I felt ready to go back to work about two weeks after the surgery but my doctor had me stay home for four, as I was a risk for clotting. In retrospect, I am glad I stayed home four weeks because I was really able to start working out and build my stamina back up. I returned to work with more energy and stamina than I did pre-surgery. Although my insurance did not cover any part of my surgery (VSG) my company (and supervisors) were very supportive. Jeff

I am an Operations Manager for a small, OTC drug company.  I am mostly at a desk, but do have to drive a forklift on occassion, as well has help unload a container from overseas (by hand).  I am also hands on in control of our components warehouse, so there is some hands-on stuff there.  I was out of work for 2 weeks, and the first week back was really hard.  I was 403 at surgery and have done fairly well weight and health-wise since.

I work mainly at a desk as well and did have really good support from work.  I fully took the fist week off.  Worked half days from home the 2nd week and came in 3 days and worked from home 2 days the 3rd week.  Then back full time.  I was surprised at how tired I got during my first full days back. Brian

Supervisor of Operations for an Ethanol Plant in North Iowa.  Was there before and took a 2 weeks off for surgery no problems.