Re: Post-op:How long absent from work?

September 8, 2001

Hi -- I went back to my desk job after 11 days

(including the hospital stay) and doing ok. I need to

lay down when I get home but overall I am feeling

great. Best of luck to you !

Sharon M in NY

--- lonbelgravia@... wrote:

> I am going to be switched in four days! I have told

> work that I will

> be out for two weeks. Was that realistic? What has

> been your

> experiences?

> Thanks,

>

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>

September 8, 2001

At 2:51 PM +0000 9/8/01, lonbelgravia@... wrote:

>I am going to be switched in four days! I have told work that I will

>be out for two weeks. Was that realistic? What has been your

>experiences?

I needed at least 5 weeks, and really 6 weeks turned out even better.

But, I am an old fart, so you young'uns may do bretter.

--Steve

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Steve Goldstein, age 61

Lap BPD/DS on May 2, 2001

Dr. Elariny, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Virginia

Starting (05/02/01) BMI = 51

BMI on 09/04 = 41

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