Pain and Back to work

tammygarrigan · 06-01-2006, 11:43 AM

Im having gasticbypass 06/08/06 and i was wondering how long everyone had pain and when they got to go back to work. I have never had any kind a surgery never been in the hospital only when i had my kids..Thanks Tammy

fr1endly2 · 06-02-2006, 07:36 AM

HI TAMMY!
I had my surgery June 1 2005!!!!
ANYWAY about your question....
you didnt say if your surgery is LAP or OPEN
which can matter with your healing time.
I found the pain to be managable with the pain
meds in hospitol but when home i dreaded takeing
crushed pain meds so i weened off real fast (made
me gag) and this was my surgeons protocal to crush
the pills. I did walk alot to help break up that gas pocket
pain which was proly the wrost. EACH day got better,
and i was back to my work in 12 days being its simple
work at that time and i was able to take a power nap
daily.
TOOK a good week to really not have that pain and ache
when i tried to lay down but it was bareable. GOOD LUCK
on your surgery and i look forward to many more posts
from you on the board.

DocSanae · 06-02-2006, 08:58 AM

Oooh, your date is less than a week away!!
(((((HUGS))))), I'll be keeping you in my prayers and thoughts.
As Lisa says, things are different for each person, but generally, it seems that pain/discomfort lasts for around 10days-2 wks. Of course, everything gets better daily. I think most people return to work about 4-6wks post op, depending on the surgeon, and the workplace, since most surgeons don't seem to want you to be lifting heavy things, and doing strenuous exercise and things like that for up to 6 wks post op.

tweetybyrd2009 · 06-02-2006, 09:25 AM

I have met people here who are back to work within a week. It depends on the person and their pain tolerance for one. Also it would depend on the type of work you do. A sitting job might be able to handle sooner than one where you are on your feet all day. Good luck in your surgery. I will pray for you.

Robbin · 06-04-2006, 11:05 AM

Hi Tammy,

I had my lap, may 11th, and I go back to work tomorrow. I work in a bank so i do not have to worry too much about lifting. I am doing very well, but itchy!!!!! Ewwwwww....
I had little over 3 weeks off, which I needed. But like Terri said it depends on you. You will know when you are ready. I might of took the liquid Tylenol 3 times after I come home. Just get up and walk, move around as much as possible, it realy does help.

Good luck to you, Keep us informed in your progress.

ROBBIN

06-01-2006, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
tammygarrigan Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5 Please Enter Height:	Pain and Back to work Im having gasticbypass 06/08/06 and i was wondering how long everyone had pain and when they got to go back to work. I have never had any kind a surgery never been in the hospital only when i had my kids..Thanks Tammy

06-02-2006, 07:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
fr1endly2 Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY Posts: 6,756 Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date: Please Enter Height: 310 lb Start Weight: 167 lb Current Weight: 159 lb Goal Weight: 143 lb Weight Loss: 8 lb Lb Left to Lose: 46.1290322581 % % Lost: Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start: 27 BMI Current: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	HI TAMMY! I had my surgery June 1 2005!!!! ANYWAY about your question.... you didnt say if your surgery is LAP or OPEN which can matter with your healing time. I found the pain to be managable with the pain meds in hospitol but when home i dreaded takeing crushed pain meds so i weened off real fast (made me gag) and this was my surgeons protocal to crush the pills. I did walk alot to help break up that gas pocket pain which was proly the wrost. EACH day got better, and i was back to my work in 12 days being its simple work at that time and i was able to take a power nap daily. TOOK a good week to really not have that pain and ache when i tried to lay down but it was bareable. GOOD LUCK on your surgery and i look forward to many more posts from you on the board. __________________ LISA http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass

06-02-2006, 08:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
DocSanae Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 8,677 Blog Entries: 2 5' 5" Height:	Oooh, your date is less than a week away!! (((((HUGS))))), I'll be keeping you in my prayers and thoughts. As Lisa says, things are different for each person, but generally, it seems that pain/discomfort lasts for around 10days-2 wks. Of course, everything gets better daily. I think most people return to work about 4-6wks post op, depending on the surgeon, and the workplace, since most surgeons don't seem to want you to be lifting heavy things, and doing strenuous exercise and things like that for up to 6 wks post op. __________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun." Just a li'le bit 'bout myself

06-02-2006, 09:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
tweetybyrd2009 Big Loser Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 161 Weight Statistics August 22,2005 Start Date: August 22,2005 Surgery Date: Please Enter Height: 297 lb Start Weight: 125 lb Current Weight: 120 lb Goal Weight: 172 lb Weight Loss: 5 lb Lb Left to Lose: 57.9124579125 % % Lost: August 22,2007 Goal Date: Body Mass Index 51.4 BMI Start: 23 BMI Current: 21.3 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	I have met people here who are back to work within a week. It depends on the person and their pain tolerance for one. Also it would depend on the type of work you do. A sitting job might be able to handle sooner than one where you are on your feet all day. Good luck in your surgery. I will pray for you. __________________ Terri Kurburski RNY Laproscopic 8/22/2005

06-04-2006, 11:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Robbin WLS Guru Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh Posts: 476 Weight Statistics 11 May 06 Start Date: Please Enter Height: 310 lb Start Weight: 230 lb Current Weight: 160 lb Goal Weight: 80 lb Weight Loss: 70 lb Lb Left to Lose: 25.8064516129 % % Lost:	Hi Tammy, I had my lap, may 11th, and I go back to work tomorrow. I work in a bank so i do not have to worry too much about lifting. I am doing very well, but itchy!!!!! Ewwwwww.... I had little over 3 weeks off, which I needed. But like Terri said it depends on you. You will know when you are ready. I might of took the liquid Tylenol 3 times after I come home. Just get up and walk, move around as much as possible, it realy does help. Good luck to you, Keep us informed in your progress. ROBBIN __________________



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