Question:
I 'm a waitress after gastric by-pass how long did it take to go back to work?

   — jeepee (posted on March 18, 2010)

March 18, 2010
I'm a nurse. My surgery date is 3/23/10 and I have been told that because of the lifting and moving of patients/equipment/etc. that I probably won't be released for 6 weeks post-op. ;( Mostly due to my employer, who will not let me come back to work with activity restrictions.
   — NETRN

March 18, 2010
I think it's going to depend on how much weight you carry when you're delivering meals....I was told not to lift anything heavier than 10 pounds for at least 6 weeks, preferably 3 months. But I went back to work at 11 days post op (I only missed 8 days of work)...however, I had a sedentary, desk-type job.
   — Erica Alikchihoo

March 19, 2010
I'm a hair stylist, so we both know what it's like to be on our feet all day. I went back to work after 3 weeks. You will be extremely tired in the beginning. Probably more so since your job is a bit more demanding. I would ask to be scheduled for shorter shifts to start, and gradually tack on another hour every week. I started at 6 hour shifts and am up to 9 hours now. I'm 2 months post op. Good luck and don't overdue it!
   — SarahMascara

March 22, 2010
I was in the hospital for three days ,the day after I was released I walked around in the mall .Everyone is different!You may need to take your pain med,I only took one pill the night I got home. Can you sit down on your job if you need to?I did have to take a couple of like ten minute breaks and we was out all day with family.Just make sure you take your food to work with you.Also I was told not to lift over ten pounds and not to drive the first week.So there are so many different things to take into consideration.You just do not want to over do it and hurt yourself.
   — davonjack