Surgery scheduled for July 31st!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[stary]

This is my first time posted on a blog/website. I have my date! I'm alittle nevous. I'm having surgery during my vacation. I have not told anyone at work yet. Can I get some feedback on the recovery time. Will 4 days off be enoughfor me?

[eezgoat]

it depends on what you do. if you sit behind a desk all day 4 days MAY be enough. Most take 2 weeks off. I went back to work yesterday and left early cuz i was dizzy cuz i am on my feet.

[wannabhealthy50]

I was off 6 weeks because of the work I do.

[EGV-Actor]

it depends on what you do. if you sit behind a desk all day 4 days MAY be enough. Most take 2 weeks off. I went back to work yesterday and left early cuz i was dizzy cuz i am on my feet.

Hi eezgoat I have a question how you record all the date in your signature what website you used or if it is in here how does it work thanks.

[kaygee]

I was told 2 weeks minimum because you will still be on pain meds. Much more time if open incision.

[Rox]

Everyone responds differently to this surgery - some breeze right through and don't even need pain meds - others have a very hard time - unless you have a very sedentary job 4 days may not be enough

[NiniCakes]

This is my burning question as well! I work in an office and spend the majority of my time at a desk unless i'm getting up to go photocopy or fax something or go to the bathroom. I just started in a new department with my organization and think that if i need longer than 4 days off i will have to postpone my sleeve to later on this year. I go for my last NUT appointment in 2 weeks so I'm going to be sure to get their feedback on how much time i should allow myself to heal

[bryantyves]

I was back at work in a week. I went home the day after surgery and by day 4 or 5 I felt well enough for work. Like you I work behind a desk. I don't know if 4 days will be enough time for you but everyone is different.

[debbie56]

I have a desk job and will be taking a week off. However, based on the comments here I told my boss that I may need a few more days depending on healing and complications.

[reading mom]

I could have gone back after 1 week. The nurse at my surgeon's office said they typically recommend 2 weeks off unless the job is strenuous. It all depends on your recovery, if there are complications and how much energy you have. I did not take any pain meds after the 3rd day, but my Dr did not clear me to drive till day 7. Good luck working out your schedule!

[Laural]

I have a desk job and I took 4 weeks off. After the first week I felt great. As far as pain medication, once I got home I only took 1 pill, 1 time. Everyone is different. I apprecaited the 4 weeks so I could get used to my new stomach and figure out my eating, hydrating, and taking vitamins. Since it's a new way of life, these things need to be learned.

If you can take more time, I would suggest a minimum of 2 weeks.

Best Wishes.

[KathyL]

I plan on saying I will be off for 2 weeks, but will make the call at my 10 day apt. if I think I need longer.