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inky-dink · 05-20-2007, 06:30 PM

hey everyone...I'm new here...just got the final approval from my insurance and waiting eagerly to set the date...
i recently got offered a new (amazing) job, and am trying to work a surgery date in before i transfer over...Ill have to start my probation all over (6mos.) so Im trying to get it scheduled while I still have tons of sick and vacation time stock-piled (please keep your fingers crossed for me)
So for all of you that had the surgery and went back to work...how drastically did it change your work days?...xxx thanks for all your help! B

LyndasRoom · 05-20-2007, 06:33 PM

Hi, welcome!
Congratulations! I went back to my desk job at 2 weeks...I was a little tired by the end of the day (okay, exhausted) but made it through for another 2 weeks. By 4 weeks, I was pretty much full steam ahead. definitelyh try to get this taken care of before you change jobs. Best of Luck to you!

SDeRossett · 05-20-2007, 06:45 PM

on what you do for a living and if you have any complications or not. Hopefully you won't. I too work in an office and was back to work in about a week and a half. Just had revision surgery and was back on the following tuesday. Truly was too soon, but I'm a dedicated die hard. Still get the midday sleepies. Good luck with getting everything done prior to changing jobs!

Sharon

RNY4me · 05-20-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by inky-dink

hey everyone...I'm new here...just got the final approval from my insurance and waiting eagerly to set the date...
i recently got offered a new (amazing) job, and am trying to work a surgery date in before i transfer over...Ill have to start my probation all over (6mos.) so Im trying to get it scheduled while I still have tons of sick and vacation time stock-piled (please keep your fingers crossed for me)
So for all of you that had the surgery and went back to work...how drastically did it change your work days?...xxx thanks for all your help! B

Hello and so glad you found us! Congratulations on getting approval. I had plenty of sick leave and I followed my dr's advice and took 6 weeks off. Even though I had the lap and not the open, he said to take the full 6 weeks if possible. He said I would be plenty busy learning my new diet and lifestyle and that it would be easier if I was home and devoting uninterrupted time towards that goal. I am glad I took the time. I never would have gotten in the fluids and protein if I was at work any earlier. It was a full-time job for me to get in all I was supposed to get in. I also was quite tired by early afternnon and napped everyday. When I went back after the 6 weeks, I went back half days for two additional weeks. I was having episodes of low blood sugar and low blood pressure and remained fatigued for quite a while. So, I recommend you follow your dr's advice and listen to your body. Best wishes on your upcoming surgery. Keep us posted.

Bypassingme619 · 05-20-2007, 11:39 PM

Welcome aboard B. I hope everything works out before you switch over jobs. My fingers and my prayers are with you. Keep us posted on how things turn out.

JenBear7 · 05-21-2007, 04:14 AM

Welcome to the forum. Here's to a quick date.

CeeCee · 05-21-2007, 09:20 AM

I had open, was out 5 weeks. It's a desk job, and I felt I could have returned after 4 weeks, but I decided I needed the 5th week to practice on pureed and soft food. (I hate getting ill at work!) I'm glad I took that 5th week to increase my physical activity too. When I returned to work, I felt ready to be there. I was still pretty wiped out the first week back, but I think I bounced back better. I work for a pretty good company (MetLife), so that helps too.