Question:
Recovery

How long before you can drive and go back to work. I have a desk job nothing major...    — MyOrchids (posted on May 18, 2009)

May 18, 2009
I was off work for 2.5 weeks. I could drive at this time. It was a little uncomfortable but all was fine. I too have a desk job so it went ok. I bring my lunch daily and the eating was a little difficult, but its now 13 months since my gastric bypass & have met my goal and then some and feel great so it was definitely all worth it.
   — susajohn

May 18, 2009
I had my lap RNY on March 2, and went back to work on March 12th. I had some lifting restrictions - no more than 15 pounds - for 6 weeks... but that was all.
   — Erica Alikchihoo

May 18, 2009
Had lap RNY on March 9th. Returned to work March 23rd. My job doesn't involve lifting and I wasn't supposed to lift more than 10 lbs until cleared on my one month post op visit.Kevin
   — hapkidodoc

May 18, 2009
I had lap RNY on April 3, and went back to work on April 13. I just worked half days for the first couple of days, and then was pretty much able to work a full day. Was really tired though. If you can take more time, that would be great. I just happen to have one of those jobs where the work just piles up when I'm off, so I chose to only take one week off. Just remember to take it easy at first, whatever you decide.
   — Renee W.

May 19, 2009
I was off about 10 days total. I have a job that doesn't require lifting so it wasn't bad at all. I was very tired becuase I am going to school full time and working full time but other than tired I was fine.
   — phyllismmay