Guest guest Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 I don't recall how quickly they sent my schedule to me, but I'm sure if you call your patient coordinator and explain the situation they will either tell you over the phone or send it to you. It's entirely possible that they don't even have your reservations made yet. Hugs, Jen boots_0924 wrote: I am scheduled for surgery in San Diego on Jan 30, 2004 and I was wondering how soon will PB send me my schedule? I need to fill out paperwork for my boss and it would sure be nice to be able to tell them what is going on at this point. Thanks Boots Dr. Tanaka 1/30/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 I don't recall how quickly they sent my schedule to me, but I'm sure if you call your patient coordinator and explain the situation they will either tell you over the phone or send it to you. It's entirely possible that they don't even have your reservations made yet. Hugs, Jen boots_0924 wrote: I am scheduled for surgery in San Diego on Jan 30, 2004 and I was wondering how soon will PB send me my schedule? I need to fill out paperwork for my boss and it would sure be nice to be able to tell them what is going on at this point. Thanks Boots Dr. Tanaka 1/30/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Took me 3 weeks, then another 2 weeks of 1/2 days, now I am back full time. Hope this helps. > Just a question for all of you posties out there...On the average > how long did it take those of you who had open surgeries to get back > to work? > > Just curious. > > Boots > Dr. Tanaka > 1/30/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 I own my own business and I returned to cleaning houses at 10 days post op BUT I would never recommend it to anyone. I felt fine after two weeks. The first few days were a killer but being a business owner I needed to get to work to earn the living. Hope that helps you a bit. Sue From: boots_0924 Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 4:34 PM To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients Subject: Question for posties Just a question for all of you posties out there...On the average how long did it take those of you who had open surgeries to get back to work? Just curious. Boots Dr. Tanaka 1/30/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 Hi Danny, You have to check with your surgeon about the amount of weight that you can lift after surgery. You don't want to over do it because it can cause a hernia. usually you are not able to lift a lot of weight for a while. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 I had my surgery open in SSF and I was back to work in 3 weeks. I have an office job and do alot of sitting so that helped. It still took me about 2 additional weeks to get over feeling really tired at the end of the day. Hugs, Pat B.boots_0924 wrote: Just a question for all of you posties out there...On the average how long did it take those of you who had open surgeries to get back to work?Just curious.BootsDr. Tanaka1/30/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 This is a good question as I am a truck driver and do some heavy lifting, I pretty much figure on being out myself somewhere along the lines of 6 weeks, does this sound about right? Danny Monge Re: Question for posties I had my surgery open in SSF and I was back to work in 3 weeks. I have an office job and do alot of sitting so that helped. It still took me about 2 additional weeks to get over feeling really tired at the end of the day. Hugs, Pat B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 If you have a physically demanding job, you will definitely be out longer than someone who has a desk job. I would plan on 6 weeks so that you can be physically ready to go back to work.Danny Monge wrote: This is a good question as I am a truck driver and do some heavy lifting, I pretty much figure on being out myself somewhere along the lines of 6 weeks, does this sound about right? Danny Monge Re: Question for posties I had my surgery open in SSF and I was back to work in 3 weeks. I have an office job and do alot of sitting so that helped. It still took me about 2 additional weeks to get over feeling really tired at the end of the day. Hugs, Pat B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 Hi, It took me 4 weeks. I had lap & open. I have a office job so theres no lifting at all. Hope that helps shell 359/205/? > Just a question for all of you posties out there...On the average > how long did it take those of you who had open surgeries to get back > to work? > > Just curious. > > Boots > Dr. Tanaka > 1/30/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 I went back after two weeks, which was too soon. I should have given myself one to two more weeks. very best, Kari Ann boots_0924 wrote: Just a question for all of you posties out there...On the average how long did it take those of you who had open surgeries to get back to work? Just curious. Boots Dr. Tanaka 1/30/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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