Back to work question?

OK, here it goes.  I am new to these boards and have never really been one to post on line.  I am having RNY on July 23rd and can't wait.  My concern is I just started a new job and don't really have any time to take off.  I have talked to one guy on these boards and he said he had surgery on Friday and went back to work on Monday.  My sister had RNY on a Thursday and said she could have gone back on Monday except she is a nurse so she took 1 week off.  One of my friends had RNY on a Tuesday and returned to admin duty (he is a cop) the following Monday.  I work a desk job and will have no prob following a eating plan or having liquids at my desk.  I also have the ability to get up and walk around every hour or so if need be.  I figure what is the difference if i am sitting at a desk or on my couch?  Am I kidding myself??  I am scheduled on Thursday and plan on returning to work on Tuesday?  Any thoughts?

I had surgery on a tuesday and drove a ski boat at national show ski competition on Sunday, back to work as an insurance agent on Monday.  The hardest part is the drugs they put you out with stay in your system for at least a week so you will be very drowsy your first few days back.  It is doable though.  Good luck.

Yes you can have a friday WLS and go back to work on Monday.  The drugs are the biggest problem.  You may be the only one on your floor thats happy to be there.  You will need to walk, walk, walk and sip sip, sip.  Dont take these for granted.  Constipation from lack of mega fluids is NO FUN.  Its not the normal type.  Think baseballs and  breaking it up by hand!!!!  Remember you had major surgery so pace yourself.  Also suggest you have a bowel movement before you leave home.  You can be on the pot for 20 minutes
Good luck and welcome to the losers bench in advance

This comes up often.  I'm going to copy and paste a response from awhile back...Brian

Depends on how physical the work.  I had RNY...I was dropping about 1 1/2 pounds a day!!  It really was taking it out of me.  Remember it's not just the work...it takes energy to get ready for work and the drive to work and back also.  I was a security guard at the time.  I went back after 3 weeks and it almost killed me.  I would try and grab for energy...and it just wasn't there...very frustrating.  Had to walk 3-4 miles per shift.  Even though you have to be 100% well to return to work...can you do 1/2 days?  That is what I tell people who ask this question.  Try and do a couple of 4-5 hour days...see how you handle them.  Another way to go is if you work a Monday-Friday...come back to work on a Thursday.  Do 2 full days of work and take 2 off.  You'll be able to see how you handle a full days worth of work.  Brian.  PS  Also plan ahead for your water and food needs there at work.

The only issue I see is how productive you will be.  The energy drain is enormous - greater than I imagined - between anesthesia and the small number of calories you will be able to take in.  Pace yourself, have your shakes and liquids ready to go, and don't be surprised if you hit a wall after a few hours.  And this isn't even factoring in if you have to take any of the high-powered pain meds that can knock you for a loop, although that hasn't seemed to be an issue for those who have written about their surgeries over the last few months.

Give it a shot - and know whe you need to say, "That's it for today."

I assume you can have someone drive you to work?  I was restricted until I felt I had reasonable reaction time, which I know I didn't for at least ten days.

That's my experience.  Your mileage may vary.  Good luck!