How much time did you take off?

its_my_time
on 12/5/07 8:48 pm - IL

Need help from my peers. Hopefully since we all have age in common I can get some advice/opinions from you. So, how much time did you take off from work for your surgery? I am LAP RNY and I only get paid for the time that i have acrued and seeing that I am getting married in May '08 I cant afford to lose any $. I am hoping that since I have a sedentary job, I can take 2 weeks only! I sit all day, usually only leaving my desk to find a clients file or help a co-worker with a case. I know everyone is different but, in the best case senario and all is well (b/c I am being optimistic), is 2 weeks realistic? Since age can have an affect on healing I thought it would be cool to ask here (I posted on other forums too) I have to req time off now seeing that I have 1 month 'til surgery! Thanks y'all! Be blessed, Tamika

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g1rl 0n f1re
on 12/5/07 9:01 pm - City of Angels, CA

I scheduled off two weeks, but by the end of the first week I felt wonderful and got a bit of cabin fever and went back after 10 days (and I have an active job!!)...the first couple days back i felt tired pretty quick, but my boss and coworkers were very supportive and picked up the slack... I was very blessed to have had no complications at all and am happy that i didn't need to dip any further into my vacation and medical PTO bank... You never know how you will respond, how you will heal, or how your body will adjust....find out if you can schedule the max time tentatively....and then if all goes well, return as soon as you feel up to it.....also remember to fill out the FMLA paperwork just to be safe and keep your job secure (you never know with some employers) Good luck to you! xxxBecca

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its_my_time
on 12/7/07 10:35 pm - IL

RNY on 01/07/08

Thanks! Good advice that I will definitely take. I never thought of filling out the FMLA papers. My manager will go over things with me on Monday.

Ms. Mika is FINALLY A LOSER!

"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."
John 1:2

Missy W.
on 12/5/07 10:27 pm - Cloquet, MN

RNY on 11/07/07

Well I took off one week, but then I only worked half days the 2nd week. That way I didnt use up all my vacation time. I felt ok but I did get pretty tired by the middle of the day. I was back to normal the 3rd week and worked full time. Good luck on your surgery! You will be amazed at how quickly time goes by!

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--John 6:35

its_my_time
on 12/7/07 10:37 pm - IL

RNY on 01/07/08

I thought of working half days myself, but my surgeon told me at least 2 weeks, just bc i dont get my tube out until my 1 week appt. He wants me to have time to rest after thats removed. Thanks!

Ms. Mika is FINALLY A LOSER!

"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."
John 1:2

Jennifer K.
on 12/5/07 10:44 pm - Phoenix , AZ

RNY on 06/20/06

I have a desk job that requires no lifting.

I had surgery on Tuesday, out of the hospital Thursday... worked 3 hours at my p/t job (customer service) on Saturday and went back to work at my f/t job Monday. The first week back I worked 9-1... the next week back my normal 8-5. Honestly I would have liked 1 week off so I could have slept (I was sooooooo tired) but I managed thru it!

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

1/14/2025 still maintaining 135 :-)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh Lift 10/2020

Thigh Lift revision 10/2021

its_my_time
on 12/7/07 10:41 pm - IL

RNY on 01/07/08

Thanks! I wish I could have set up something like that.

Ms. Mika is FINALLY A LOSER!

"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."
John 1:2

Kate U.
on 12/5/07 11:19 pm - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

RNY on 12/26/07

I scheduled 2 weeks off but am hoping to go back sooner (I have a desk job). I only have 1 week of personal leave time so that second week will be upaid. Crossing my fingers that I can go back early, but I'm not going to pu****

Kate

its_my_time
on 12/7/07 10:45 pm - IL

RNY on 01/07/08

Yeah we better listen to our bodies. If I could I would try 1 week, but my suregon wont release me that soon. Guess we will see. God luck with surgery

Ms. Mika is FINALLY A LOSER!

"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."
John 1:2

ZB Sac
on 12/6/07 2:20 am - CA

RNY on 12/03/07

I will be off all month per Dr. orders and cant drive for two weeks.

-another day, another pound

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