Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 In a message dated 12/15/2001 7:42:39 PM Central Standard Time, evershade1@... writes: > As I get closer to doing this I'm starting to think about how much > time I'll need off from work. I'll be having an open surgery. > Anyone out there with some idea of when I'll be feeling up to > returning to work? I have a desk job, so it's not too physical. > E (IL) > The next question is: How hectic is your personal life? Will you be able to rest when you get home from work? Or will you have to run kids places, do homework, take care of a vast variety of pets, care for elderly parents, having prior volunteer commitments that can't be cancelled. In other word, if your personal life can be pretty low key, I would say about 6 weeks. If your personal life has to remain hectic probably 8 weeks. Dawn Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH BPD/DS 4/27/00 www.duodenalswitch.com 267 to 165 5' 4 " size 22 to size 10 have made size goal no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 Anyone out there with some idea of when I'll be feeling up to > returning to work? E (IL) - if it helps any, I had a hysterectomy and gallbladder removal (two separate times) open. I was back to work in four weeks. I'm planning on 4 wks. this time too. Kathleen M. pre-op, Dr. Gagner 12/17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 I'm four weeks out and not close yet! I had lap surgery. Hugs, Theresa Surgery date: DS Nov. 19, 2001 Dr. Gregg Jossart Highest weight: 293 Surgery weight: 251 Current weight: 224 Height: 5' 7.5 " > As I get closer to doing this I'm starting to think about how much > time I'll need off from work. I'll be having an open surgery. > Anyone out there with some idea of when I'll be feeling up to > returning to work? I have a desk job, so it's not too physical. > E (IL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 I went back to my desk job at 4 weeks. First day was rough and each day got better! It's not so much that you're sore, but for the first 4 weeks or so your body is expending almost all of it's energy healing itself, so you're just exhausted! To give you a brief example, I almost felt like I had to rest/take a nap *during* my shower when I got home, let alone afterwards! Anita 11/08/01 Dr Keshishian > As I get closer to doing this I'm starting to think about how much > time I'll need off from work. I'll be having an open surgery. > Anyone out there with some idea of when I'll be feeling up to > returning to work? I have a desk job, so it's not too physical. > E (IL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 I had my surgery open and I took 6 weeks off work. If I didn't get paid time off, I probably could have survived at 4 weeks, but even 6 weeks was hard. I know a lot of people in my local group take 8 weeks if they had any complications. Kathy M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 E, I had open surgery back in June, I was out of work for 5 weeks I could have gone back after 4 weeks but thought what the hey I can use another week. I originally asked for 6 weeks and only used 5....My nickname at home is Bionic Woman now thanks to that....I will admit that the first 2 weeks I did absolutely nothing I pretty much laid in bed and the only walking I did was to the bathroom and to the kitchen. After the second week I started to venture outside....I think it really is an individual thing... Lisbeth evershade1 wrote: As I get closer to doing this I'm starting to think about how much time I'll need off from work. I'll be having an open surgery. Anyone out there with some idea of when I'll be feeling up to returning to work? I have a desk job, so it's not too physical. E (IL) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2001 Report Share Posted December 16, 2001 At 10:09 PM -0500 12/15/01, dwkteach@... wrote: >..., I would say about 6 weeks. If >your personal life has to remain hectic probably 8 weeks. I would say 6 weeks, whatever! I was " OK " after 4 weeks (lap surgery, BTW), but with no reserve strength. After 6 weeks, I felt " human " again. There is something magical about that 6-week mark. YMMV. --Steve -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2001 Report Share Posted December 17, 2001 In a message dated 12/17/2001 10:36:45 AM Pacific Standard Time, girlygil@... writes: > I have a desk job, so it's not too physical. > > E (IL) I went back part time at the end of 2 weeks and then full time the next week. I am an accountant so I sit most of the day. It wasnt bad...I was very tired at night..but I think whatever you decide you'll do fine. Its a head thing...I knew I had to return cause I had no vacation or sick left. AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2001 Report Share Posted December 17, 2001 Hi Chris: I'm six weeks out and will be returning to work on Wednesday. I feel pretty good, and think I'll be up for the full day! Hope that helps. Gil > As I get closer to doing this I'm starting to think about how much > time I'll need off from work. I'll be having an open surgery. > Anyone out there with some idea of when I'll be feeling up to > returning to work? I have a desk job, so it's not too physical. > E (IL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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