Question about returning to work?

Mimi2Konnor
on 2/23/14 11:36 am, edited 2/23/14 11:44 pm

RNY on 06/03/14

I'm just curious to hear what the average time is to return to work after RNY? I realize it will vary based on the type of work you do, etc. but what was your experience? Please include what type of job you have (desk job, physical, outdoors, etc)

I have a desk job ... however I am work at home with this company so "going to work" for me literally means walking about 20 ft from my bedroom to my office and sitting at the computer. I had gall bladder surgery two years ago and returned to work in about a week (I was not working from home at that time) and I'm just trying to figure out what I should expect with this.

48F 5'10" HW: 375 SW: 350 CW: 298 as of 9/11/14

Ehbeagle
on 2/23/14 6:05 pm - Virginia beach, VA

I am a teacher. I took 4 weeks off, but honestly could have gone back in 2.

Lora R.
on 2/23/14 6:42 pm

RNY on 09/12/13

I have a desk job, went back to work 18 days later, no complications with surgery.

RNY: 9/12/13 HW: 347 SW: 315 CW: 183 BEST THING I EVER DID FOR MYSELF!

Qajohn
on 2/23/14 7:18 pm - Woodbury, MN

RNY on 01/16/14

I work from home. I had a hard time staying away the first week, but was back at work the second week after surgery.

poet_kelly
on 2/23/14 7:40 pm - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

Most people take two to four weeks, it seems.

I work from home, mostly sitting on my couch with my laptop, and I ended up having complications and being off nearly three months. That's unusual, though.

By comparison, when I had my gall bladder removed, I had planned to take one week off but was actually able to work the day after surgery.

Kelly

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gtrdyfor50
on 2/23/14 10:10 pm

RNY on 10/08/13

I work in an office. I had my surgery on a Tuesday, the 8th of the month and returned to work on the next Thursday, the 17th of the month.

Chris N.
on 2/23/14 10:14 pm

RNY on 02/11/14

I work in IT, I had my RNY on Tues. Feb 11th, was back to work following Monday.

Ocalasam
on 2/23/14 10:18 pm

RNY on 12/18/12

Everyone is different on their healing time, but I could have gone back in a week if I HAD to, two weeks was ideal.

chulbert
on 2/23/14 11:00 pm - Rochester, NY

RNY on 01/21/13

I have a desk job to which I commute. I could have easily gone back in one week but the doctor insisted on two weeks plus one extra day so my first week back wasn't a full one.

Dcgirl
on 2/23/14 11:39 pm - DC

RNY on 12/16/13

I have a desk job and I had surgery on Monday, was doing calls from home on Wednesday, could have gone back Friday but went back Monday (after seven days). Totally depends on your pain and experience, I think. You could always take two weeks and go back after one if you are ready :)