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[borogirl]

Hi I work in a Hosp and occ health help advise on time off and a graduated return. Ask your manager to refer you. However don't rush back!

 

[Yvessa]

Thank you Sar2567 - I'm having the sleeve - You are exactly right

fjsinc - It is frowned upon to have 1 day off at my work let alone 2 weeks, or even 11. As you say you have a very physically demanding to job (and massively important) so I guess you really do have to be 100%.

I would agree. Don't rush back as the first month can be really hard.

 

[JoJoTGirl]

After 2 weeks I was able to do most of my normal routine (work etc) but still got tired and emotional at times. No lifting til 6 weeks though for fear of popping a wound hernia!

 

[SleeveGirl]

Thank you everyone, I do find it hard to take time off but I can work from home as well so that's a plus

 

[Wibble]

I had a Bypass and was signed off for 6 weeks originally but I developed an infection in my left port site that took aaaages to heal so I was off work for about 2.5 months in total. I think everyone was just making sure I was completely healed before I went back due to my diabetes and the physical aspects of my job. I went back on a phased return and that really helped too.

 

[lousarah]

My provider suggested the heinz egg custard with rice - dairy. Protein. with protein shakes and weetabix n complan for brek and dinner it makes a nice change.

 

[Fragglerock]

I hope I have a quick recovery and be back at work by the end of two weeks as I will be taking annual leave so being on sick is not an option to me as I've got a very nosey boss who thrives on knowing ppl's business and gossiping about them in her little clique of so called friends. Therefore only my husband and gp will know.

 

[SleeveGirl]

Same Fragglerock, I hope so too. Only a handful of people know about my surgery, no friends just Hubby, Mum, Step Dad, Dad, Step Mum & Grandma. They are the supportive people in my life

 

[Fragglerock]

Awe I won't be telling family as I know my dad will talk me out of it! Depends how I feel post op as in if I get trouble with stitches / wounds I may tell my sister as she's a nurse so she will be able to keep an eye on me if needs be as she only lives 2 mins away from me.

 

[SleeveGirl]

You just need the people around you that you want and you are happy with

My Mum is a sister in the operating department and my step dad is a surgeon - so I am hoping they will keep an eye on me post op just in case there are any complications!

 

[Fragglerock]

Wow you got good ppl round you there for post op. very fortunate

 

[beckaboo]

Hi Everyone

Quick question... How long did you take off work after the op?

I had a bypass & was off for 5 weeks... 2 reasons for this 1st was my surgeon told me no driving for 3 weeks & 2nd was that I ended up back in hospital for a week after 2 weeks due to a gallstone attack.
My surgeon did actually recommend 4 weeks off & I was lucky that work allowed me it after an OH referral without it affecting my sick leave x

 

[SleeveGirl]

Are you ok now beckaboo?

 

[beckaboo]

Oh I'm nearly 2 years out now & no probs whatsoever had my gallbladder out last July as GB surgeon wanted my bmi under 35 before he'd operate x

 

[SleeveGirl]

Oh I see Glad everything was ok! I've spoken to my surgeon and he's said I can drive after 7 days and go back to work after 2 weeks - if I'm up to it!

 

[beckaboo]

Oh I see Glad everything was ok! I've spoken to my surgeon and he's said I can drive after 7 days and go back to work after 2 weeks - if I'm up to it!

Careful with the driving, with abdo surgery the dvla says you shouldn't drive until you can comfortably do an emergency stop... think that's why my doc said 3 weeks.
Just make sure you listen to your body, I think ultimately we're all different & heal at different rates xx

 

[Fragglerock]

Was wondering if and how long you can't drive for after the sleeve op.

Thanks Sleevegirl but will double check with provider I choose to use.

 

[lousarah]

I had a band and could drive after a week x

 

[SleeveGirl]

Definitely best to check with your provider Frag x

Beckaboo that's probably right, we are all different. I know my hubby will probably be wanting to drive me everywhere anyway - he's very protective!! x

 

[lousarah]

My nurse at preop said its up to my insurance. I phoned them they lol d and said its up to doctor. Surgeon said not before five days deffo due to anesthetic and id be sore until seven ish. He was right I moved the car day five and steering pulled my stomach even tho we had power. Glad I only moved it 20metres. Lol. Xxx