Let's Be Real on an LBL...

Do you honestly think its feasible to go back to work (desk job) after two weeks or sooner? My surgeon said two wks is reasonable.

And, what's the pain like? My RNY was cake as far as pain (never took anything!) But the nausea knocked me for a blow!

Are you have augmentation with the Butt Lift part of your LBL?  If so I'd say no.  I'll be 2 weeks tomorrow and there is NO WAY I could sit for 8 hrs straight.  My butt is so sore and still swollen

If you are having any lipo in your butt or back you might still be very sore at 2 weeks.  I did not have lipo to back but I hear it is very painful...

So far as the tummy tuck part yes I think I could have gone back to work after 2 weeks after just the TT.

Hope that helps.....

2 weeks post-op is doable.
I have a high pain tolerance , I had a TT with MT and Hysterectomy at the same time. and thank God I had no problems I took nothing for pain once I got home rom the hospital, but everyones tolerance is different

I was in agony because I went back after four weeks.  If I'd known what I was doing, I'd have waited eight.

LBL is a HUGE surgery.  Wait longer.

I'm 4 weeks out after LBL, and I'm just starting to be up for most of the day. Take longer if you can.

I had a LBL 2 weeks ago and I would be able to go back to a desk job.  I think each person is different in their recovery and pain tolerance.  For me, my age, overall health and fitness level have helped with my recovery and I think that is why I am doing so well.  Don't get me wrong, I won't be doing the Ironman anytime soon but I could easily sit at a desk and work.

In all honesty, you would have to have the surgery and see how you feel as the days go on before you make that decision.  Follow the surgeons directions, be active within reason, have the right frame of mind at take it day by day.

Good Luck,
Alana

I went back to work 4 weeks after my LBL. I was super tired the first couple weeks and walking very gingerly. However I still had one drain that was in my thigh and that started to cause pain. I can tell you I had very little tolerance for the bs office politics that were going on in the office because of the pain and being tired. If it's possible to have more time off than 2 weeks I would definately take it. You body will need it to recover.

Sonya

Lots of good advice and opinions so I'll add mine just fyi.....I could not even think about working after 2 weeks....I was at least 3-4 weeks and then started babysitting my then 6 month old grandson. I am 53, so healing may take longer for older gals. Very young and active ones have bounced back really quick, but personally, I think taking a little extra time and babying yourself will feel better and  help to prevent any complications from over doing it. Best of luck...