Question:
How much time would i need to take off from work after the rny? I
I work in the medical field and I do alot of walking. I work 12hour shifts. — Meeky (posted on May 29, 2009)
May 29, 2009
i have a desk job and initially i had put in for 2 weeks off. however, i
felt so bad right after the surgery that i immediately requested another
week. it turns out that i PROBABLY didn't need that additional week
because i was feeling pretty good. but if you are working 12 hour shifts i
would recommend taking 3-4 weeks off so that you can get your strength
back-- practice walking EVERY day.
— greenpunchbuggie
May 29, 2009
I did the same, thought I would be ready after two weeks but ended up
taking three. I also have a desk job but even though you feel so good, you
are still a little week. I probably worked part time days but with the gas
prices, decided the extra week would do me good and it did!
Don't push it. Remember, you just had major surgery.
— Kathy Thomas
May 29, 2009
Jen
Remember you just had major surgery three weeks is not a lot of time I
think work would understand give your new body time to heal
Mike
— matigian
May 29, 2009
My surgeon recommends 4-6 weeks, so that you can #1 heal better, #2 be at
the point where (pardon my graphic nature) you can do stuff like wipe your
own butt and take care of yourself properly, #4 get tothe point where you
can make good choices about the food that is going into your
"new" stomach, getting in your liquids and learning how to drink
again (sip, sip) and #3 establish good new exercise and lifestyle habits.
That being said, the average for people with desk jobs ius about 3 weeks
from what I've gathered...I asked for 3 weeks off, and I'll be actually
taking 3 1/2 with the understanding that my first week back will not be
completely full time if I'm feeling weak or overly tired. We are, at that
point, taking in VERY few calories, so we can get tired easily if not
careful. You'll know when you are ready, but I suggest 3-4 weeks for
laproscopic, possibly longer for open. Good luck to you!
— stellarsan
May 29, 2009
My surgeon also recommends 4-6 wks. I am completing week 2 and although the
outer incisions are healed really well, the insides take much longer. I'm
surprised that without any complications how weak I still am. I feel great
first thing in the mornings but by noon I am in need of a short nap! Plus,
you definitely need the time to get thru the various stages of eating and
to establish a good routine of that and your vitamin regimen. Work is
distracting and stressful enough, at least for me, and I have a desk job.
If you can afford the time off, take a full 6 weeks. This is major surgery
irregardless of it being done laparoscopically or not.
— Arkin10
May 30, 2009
I had my surgery on a Thursday morning and I returned to work the following
week on Friday. I felt ok, wasn't sick and my doctor supported me in my
decision. The hardest part was getting all the liquids and protein in, but
that resolves itself over time. Do what you feel is best for you and you
will be fine.
— gagini
May 30, 2009
i planned on taking just one week off, however my company needed a doctor's
note to return. So I took another week to get that from my doctor. I am
glad I did. I could have gone back in one week, but I was still pretty
weak.
— bfdfamily
May 30, 2009
I went back after 3 weeks, I am a nurse. I made it one 8 hour day, and had
to take 3 more. I was very weak, guess from the low calories and recovery.
— lesleigh07
June 3, 2009
It all depends on what you do for a living and if you have any
complications. Personally, I drive a desk - sit on my butt for 8+ hours a
day. I could of went back after 3/4 days after getting out of the hospital.
I took two full weeks. I had them, so I took them. I went back to work
eating soft foods so it wasn't as awkward eating lunch with everyone. I
know an RN who had to take a month off. I know a police officer that has to
take 2 full months off. I know another desk jockey like me that went back
to work the day after she got out of the hospital. My opinion - take 2
weeks off if you have them to take. It will allow you to heal and get used
to your new pouch and hopefully by then you will be eating soft foods and
have tried different foods and know how foods affect you, etc. For the
first year... I wouldn't try anything new unless I was at home. Good luck.
— jammerz
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