Question:
How long will I be off work?
Hello All, I am starting to plan the time I will be off of work. My boss has asked me to find out how long I may be out of work. Can anyone give me some type of idea? Thanks for any help you can give, it is greatly appreciated. — Cathy B. (posted on March 15, 2003)
March 15, 2003
I had a Lap RNY and was out of work for 3 weeks. I went back (teachin) a
little tired the first week, but I managed. I feel pretty much back to
normal now. Good luck!
— Fixnmyself
March 15, 2003
That totally depends on what type of surgery you're having. I had open RNY
and I've been approved for 6 weeks of short term disability. Could have
gone back after 3-4 weeks, if I had to.
— Amy W.
March 15, 2003
I had open VBG, and I was back at work in 2 weeks. All I do is sit at a
desk all day. I was tired, but not in pain. I would suggest a minimum of
2 weeks and a max of however much you can get.
— salymsmommy
March 15, 2003
It depends on the type of surgery and your occupation. I had an open rny
and was out for 2 weeks. Try to consider what level of pain that you'll
have and how you'll react to it.
— Brian G.
March 15, 2003
I was off 4 weeks after Open RNY. I did half day's on my fifth week and
full days on my sixth week (which was last week!). I probably could have
done the half week on the fourth week because by then I was going stir
crazy at home. BTW I have a desk job, so your decision to go back depends
on the job you do! Good Luck!
— Darlene M.
March 15, 2003
I do office work...at desk 100% of day. I had lap surgery on a Friday and
went back to work Monday morning. I only missed 1 day of work.
— lee J.
March 15, 2003
I had open RNY and went back to work part time week 5 and full time week 6
post op. I was tired but did fine. If you can get six weeks off, my two
cents says take it. Not just to increase your physical stamina but to
allow enough time to adjust to a new routine of eating & exercise, and
it allows you time to begin establishing new habits before you are faced
with work and old habits associated with work. Best wishes.
— Kim A.
March 15, 2003
I was 55 years old when I had my open RNY. I weighed 346 pounds and have
terrible arthritis in my knees. I was off work 2 weeks and went back full
time with no problems. In fact, I was going nuts sitting around the house.
I was tired at the end of the day but came home, took a short nap and then
got up til bedtime.
— Patty_Butler
March 15, 2003
I had Open RNY and I went back after two weeks. I was ready to go back
after one week though :) I sit at a desk all day though, so I would say
that you should gage it more on what kind of work you do, because it will
obviously be different if you're on your feet all day verses sitting.
— Alicia B.
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