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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