Question:
App. how long are you off work after the Open RNY?

   — Debbie E. (posted on June 5, 2001)


June 4, 2001
I had my surgery on Dec. 15 and I came back to work on Jan 3. So just about 2 1/2 weeks. I was fine with this but I do have a job where I have very little activity. I am a school counselor so I did this over christmas break. I didn't have any problems.
   — Lisa P.

June 5, 2001
I had my surgery 9/28/00 and I went back to work 9 days post-op. I started back at 6 hours a day then after a week I was back full time. I wish you the best.
   — Sherri M.

June 5, 2001
I had my surgery March 21 and I returned to full time duty April 24.I think the walking has helped to heal faster.:)
   — Carol F.

June 5, 2001
I had my surgery (Open) 5/21 and I started back to work this past monday (2 weeks exactly) on a 3 day a week basis for the first week and full time starting next week. So far not too bad as i have a sit down job thankfully.
   — M P.

June 6, 2001
I had my surgery on Aug. 31st and went back to work part time on Sept. 18th. I added time gradualy and was up to full time by Oct. 1st. My boss was very understanding and told me to go home when I got tired - I think he was glad to have me back and was grateful for any amount of time I could work.
   — georgiacarol

June 6, 2001
Hi. I had Open RNY surgery on 15 January 2001 (a Monday). The following Monday, I started back working part-time from my home. The Monday after that, I went back to work in my office, 6 hours a day. I worked a modified workday for about four months, when I went back to eight-hour days. I think it really depends on YOU and how YOU feel. I have a friend who had the surgery the same day I did, and she ended up taking six weeks off of work, because she simply didn't feel up to going back. Listen to your body and your doctor - NOT your boss or your family or your friends. Take as much time off as YOU need - this is MAJOR surgery, and you cannot rush your recovery. Be good to yourself, and allow yourself time to heal properly.
   — webgrrlie

October 16, 2001
I had the open rny on September 5th. Go back to work in 6 weeks. (October 18th) I go back in two days, and by now I have more energy than I know what to do with.
   — Jennifer C.




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