[GoingDown48]

Hi thanks for the support....I am having trouble eating, well now eating, but about 1/2 hour later I have indigestion, I am eating slow and not a lot at once...but still seem to not be able to stop the gas feeling following eating...any suggestions?

[tcgc0114]

It's so interesting to see how everyone's body reacts differently!

I have a 100% desk job. I had surgery 2 weeks ago, and took that first week off as vacation. I had asked my boss for permission to work from home the 2nd week, and did tell her I was having surgery (though not what kind). She did tell me to pursue short-term disability just in case, but I knew I would be fine enough to either come in or continue working from home, if needed, past 2 weeks.

In my situation, I could have easily come back into the office last Monday (1-week post-op). I have not experienced any tiredness out of the normal since day 7, have been off pain meds since day 4. However, I credit that to having a 13-month old who is not consistent at sleeping through the night so I'm used to being tired! I also have been lucky enough that my husband has decided to eat healthier as well (since my pre-op diet week), and does not expect me to cook a dinner every night (I do cook for the kids, though).

Also, I just had a c-section last year. This, by far, was waaaaaay easier than my c-section. If I had needed open bypass, then I know I would have been "down" at least 3 weeks.

Talk to your doc, have all "just in case" scenarios worked out and make sure to definitely rest (but do your walking!) in that first week. Only you truly know your body. Good luck!!

[pretty woman]

I am now a part time college prof. I wasn't sure how I would feel or do after surgery so I took the semester off. But, now that I look back upon it I could have taken off 2 weeks and been back. Since I had a choice I didn't want to do that to my students.
I was able to visit family in FL a few times and I have never done that in the past. So it was a good thing.
My recovery was uneventful after clearing up some nasty diarrhea post surgery.
But I did feel fatigued at times... no energy... and the need for afternoon naps.
I think going back half days for a week and then going back full time may be a good option.
I told my supervisor I was having surgery and needed the semester off. I have told a handful of people I had WLS. Others noticing my weight loss- I told them I am eating healthier.. more protein,more water..less carbs and calories. It is different for everyone. And, it is nice everyone gets to make their own choice.
Good luck.

[mykids3]

i took 6 weeks because i am on my feet all the time i could of went back at 4 but chose not too i just relaxed and continued to heal

[tattooed]

I had my surgery on 12/29/10, was discharged on 12/31/10 and went back to work that Monday. I have a desk job, but do get up quite a bit and I think that actually helped me alot - with the gas issue and all. I didn't lift/bend/carry anything heavy and had asked one of my clerks to help when things like that needed to be done. I didn't tell anyone at my job because I work in a very gossip-y office! I told people I had my gall bladder removed - and when the weight started falling off, I said lifestyle change/exercise/stopped taking my pain meds....all true - with a little help from my pouch! Good luck!!!!

*oh and I had lap-RNY.

[Paulie]

I go back to work on Monday 5/21. I have a physical job so it will be light duty for a few more weeks.

[pretty woman]

No one needs to know what surgery you had not even H.R. You just say you are in need of a medical leave.
I am a part time professor...I took the semester off but feel I could have gone back
in 2 or 3 weeks. And, I had "open" RNY unexpectedly. I sipped and walked as much as I could when I got home.
But there is a need for rest on a daily basis.Pls remember that.
I have told very few I had surgery. I say I am eating high protein and lo carb w lots of water. Yesterday someone said "OH you are on Atkins." So maybe that will be my answer. It seems easier.
A friend of mine had RNY a long time ago. She was pressed for "why were you in the hospital?" and she replied "I had hemmorid surgery." Everyone said "oh" very quietly.

[KtownGirl]

Originally Posted by decker1976

No one but my husband knows about my WLS. When people comment on my weight loss I simply say I decided I need a lifestyle change by eating healthier and getting regular exercise. All true. I work with kids. My job is not a desk job (I spend approx. 7-10% of my week at a desk but there are many days when the only time I sit down is driving between schools.) I was ten days from date of surgery to first day back to work. The first few weeks I was tired at the end of the day but a short nap took care of that. Didn't have any pain or discomfort.

I am happy to hear this! I am scheduled for surgery at the end of September and I am a school teacher, high school and elementary in the same day! lol! I am hoping I will not miss much and this has given me encouragement that I won't have to!

[kaydee]

I was back to work in 2 weeks and I chose not to hide the fact that I had surgery. I have only come across a few people who look at me funny when I tell them I had WLS and it really doesn't bother me. I work in as a school secretary so I see lots of people daily who say how great I look and what did I do, so I just tell them I had a lot of help through WLS and exercise. Except for a few who I couldn't care less about, it has all been positive feedback. There are quite a few who want to know what I eat, thinking they will just do the diet part and not the whole WLS, don't know if that will work for them.