Question:
Is one week off enough? VGB surgery coming up, and would like to take only a week off

   — NICOLE W. (posted on October 15, 2001)

October 15, 2001
I had Open RNY on Tuesday 9-25-01 and went back to work on the following Tuesday. I have a desk job and did very well. Everyone is different and you have to give your body time to heal but at the same time as a single parent with no other income, I had to do what I had to do. I have had no complications at all so that was fortunate. Best of luck - it was not nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be.
   — Kathy R.

October 15, 2001
I agree with Kathy. I went back to work after a week and two days--although I worked from home starting the day I came home from the hospital. Same thing--as a single parent, you do what you have to do. Plus, I was just bored. ;^) But you definitely need to be aware of how your body is recovering. If you're not physically ready to go back to work, going back early is only going to drag your recuperation out longer. Take care of yourself.
   — Suzanne B.

October 15, 2001
I had open VBG and felt really good at 1-1/2 weeks. I was able to stay at home and mend though.
   — Pat B.