Guest guest Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 hi i had laproscopic surgery, I could have went back to work in 10 days but i took another week off, went back for a day, they told me i needed a doctors note to come back, so i waited another week for my doctors appt (3 week) then decided to go to cancun for 6 days then went back to work. I had alot of energy on the protein shakes, but when i started on soft foods i have been having trouble, so i have had to leave work early because i feel sick. but the outside is all healed up, i also have a desk job part time. Pam C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 hi i had laproscopic surgery, I could have went back to work in 10 days but i took another week off, went back for a day, they told me i needed a doctors note to come back, so i waited another week for my doctors appt (3 week) then decided to go to cancun for 6 days then went back to work. I had alot of energy on the protein shakes, but when i started on soft foods i have been having trouble, so i have had to leave work early because i feel sick. but the outside is all healed up, i also have a desk job part time. Pam C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 hi i had laproscopic surgery, I could have went back to work in 10 days but i took another week off, went back for a day, they told me i needed a doctors note to come back, so i waited another week for my doctors appt (3 week) then decided to go to cancun for 6 days then went back to work. I had alot of energy on the protein shakes, but when i started on soft foods i have been having trouble, so i have had to leave work early because i feel sick. but the outside is all healed up, i also have a desk job part time. Pam C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 Can you post-op's let me know about how long you guys were out of work after surgery...I know everyone's different, but I'm just trying to get a general idea. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 I was out for 4 weeks. I could have gone back to my desk job after 3 weeks, but I wanted to take the extra time to get some strength and energy back, and I'm glad I did. I still had low energy for several weeks. Even now, after a year, I have some problems with low energy. - AA huggabubbles2000@... wrote: > > Can you post-op's let me know about how long you guys were out of > work after surgery...I know everyone's different, but I'm just trying > to get a general idea. Thanks. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 I was out for 4 weeks. I could have gone back to my desk job after 3 weeks, but I wanted to take the extra time to get some strength and energy back, and I'm glad I did. I still had low energy for several weeks. Even now, after a year, I have some problems with low energy. - AA huggabubbles2000@... wrote: > > Can you post-op's let me know about how long you guys were out of > work after surgery...I know everyone's different, but I'm just trying > to get a general idea. Thanks. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 I was out for 4 weeks. I could have gone back to my desk job after 3 weeks, but I wanted to take the extra time to get some strength and energy back, and I'm glad I did. I still had low energy for several weeks. Even now, after a year, I have some problems with low energy. - AA huggabubbles2000@... wrote: > > Can you post-op's let me know about how long you guys were out of > work after surgery...I know everyone's different, but I'm just trying > to get a general idea. Thanks. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 Definately everyone is different, but here's what mine was: At 4 weeks out, I was able to return to my Paramedic job on a " light duty " status...no lifting of over 25 pounds. After 6 weeks, I was cleared for full duty, with no restrictions. Jeff ~If white wine goes with fish, do white grapes go with sushi?~ ? Can you post-op's let me know about how long you guys were out of work after surgery...I know everyone's different, but I'm just trying to get a general idea. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 Definately everyone is different, but here's what mine was: At 4 weeks out, I was able to return to my Paramedic job on a " light duty " status...no lifting of over 25 pounds. After 6 weeks, I was cleared for full duty, with no restrictions. Jeff ~If white wine goes with fish, do white grapes go with sushi?~ ? Can you post-op's let me know about how long you guys were out of work after surgery...I know everyone's different, but I'm just trying to get a general idea. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 Definately everyone is different, but here's what mine was: At 4 weeks out, I was able to return to my Paramedic job on a " light duty " status...no lifting of over 25 pounds. After 6 weeks, I was cleared for full duty, with no restrictions. Jeff ~If white wine goes with fish, do white grapes go with sushi?~ ? Can you post-op's let me know about how long you guys were out of work after surgery...I know everyone's different, but I'm just trying to get a general idea. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 I was out of work for 6 weeks ... But that is because my company gave me 6 weeks and I was taking it .. And I think it really did me good because I took a nap most days ... But to be perfectly honest I could have gone back to work after 3 weeks and been just fine ... I work in a tollbooth and it is considered physical labor .... Ellen 4/17/01 -93 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 I was out of work for 6 weeks ... But that is because my company gave me 6 weeks and I was taking it .. And I think it really did me good because I took a nap most days ... But to be perfectly honest I could have gone back to work after 3 weeks and been just fine ... I work in a tollbooth and it is considered physical labor .... Ellen 4/17/01 -93 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 I was out of work for 6 weeks ... But that is because my company gave me 6 weeks and I was taking it .. And I think it really did me good because I took a nap most days ... But to be perfectly honest I could have gone back to work after 3 weeks and been just fine ... I work in a tollbooth and it is considered physical labor .... Ellen 4/17/01 -93 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 Hi, I think it depends on what you do for work. I was only supposed to be out 2 weeks. I am a lunch manager at a public school and can get away with doing nothing strenuous. (I can tell someone else to do it LOL ) However once I was out I opted to take longer. I had my surgery 11/29/99. I figured why push myself. The holidays are hard enough. Playing santa and all the cooking and such. I stayed the extra time out flowing into x-mas break. When the first of the year came I was much more comfortable going back to work and able to go back at full capacity..... Cheryl Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 Hi, I think it depends on what you do for work. I was only supposed to be out 2 weeks. I am a lunch manager at a public school and can get away with doing nothing strenuous. (I can tell someone else to do it LOL ) However once I was out I opted to take longer. I had my surgery 11/29/99. I figured why push myself. The holidays are hard enough. Playing santa and all the cooking and such. I stayed the extra time out flowing into x-mas break. When the first of the year came I was much more comfortable going back to work and able to go back at full capacity..... Cheryl Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 Hi, I think it depends on what you do for work. I was only supposed to be out 2 weeks. I am a lunch manager at a public school and can get away with doing nothing strenuous. (I can tell someone else to do it LOL ) However once I was out I opted to take longer. I had my surgery 11/29/99. I figured why push myself. The holidays are hard enough. Playing santa and all the cooking and such. I stayed the extra time out flowing into x-mas break. When the first of the year came I was much more comfortable going back to work and able to go back at full capacity..... Cheryl Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 i had my surgery with dr. thayer..the incision git infected in the hospital...was so nervous i'd have a gross scar (like i ever plan on wearing a bikini LOL) well, i put vitamin e on it faithfully 2-3 times a day and my 5 inch scar is fading nicely. 2 inches on it you can barely see.... just thought i'd share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 i had my surgery with dr. thayer..the incision git infected in the hospital...was so nervous i'd have a gross scar (like i ever plan on wearing a bikini LOL) well, i put vitamin e on it faithfully 2-3 times a day and my 5 inch scar is fading nicely. 2 inches on it you can barely see.... just thought i'd share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 i had my surgery with dr. thayer..the incision git infected in the hospital...was so nervous i'd have a gross scar (like i ever plan on wearing a bikini LOL) well, i put vitamin e on it faithfully 2-3 times a day and my 5 inch scar is fading nicely. 2 inches on it you can barely see.... just thought i'd share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 Pam, Where did you have your surgery? I will be having mine with Dr. Thayer, but I'm not sure if I'm making the right choice because I would love to have a lap. I've heard wonderful things about Dr. Thayer, but the thought of a smaller incision is nice. peabodypam@... wrote: hi i had laproscopic surgery, I could have went back to work in 10 days but i took another week off, went back for a day, they told me i needed a doctors note to come back, so i waited another week for my doctors appt (3 week) then decided to go to cancun for 6 days then went back to work. I had alot of energy on the protein shakes, but when i started on soft foods i have been having trouble, so i have had to leave work early because i feel sick. but the outside is all healed up, i also have a desk job part time. Pam C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 Pam, Where did you have your surgery? I will be having mine with Dr. Thayer, but I'm not sure if I'm making the right choice because I would love to have a lap. I've heard wonderful things about Dr. Thayer, but the thought of a smaller incision is nice. peabodypam@... wrote: hi i had laproscopic surgery, I could have went back to work in 10 days but i took another week off, went back for a day, they told me i needed a doctors note to come back, so i waited another week for my doctors appt (3 week) then decided to go to cancun for 6 days then went back to work. I had alot of energy on the protein shakes, but when i started on soft foods i have been having trouble, so i have had to leave work early because i feel sick. but the outside is all healed up, i also have a desk job part time. Pam C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 Hi I had my surgery at beth israel deaconess in boston with dr. mun. He hasnt done alot of laps i think i was like number 18. I know he is very strict on his choice on who gets it, You have to have a body mass index close to 40, I think mine was 43 or 44 it was 46 to start but i lost 30 pds on my own. I was 287 and 5-7. my tummy was fairly flat, he thought i would be a good candidate for it. What is your BMI? I know other doctors will do laps on everyone, like shikora. let me know if you have any other questions. Pam C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 Hi I had my surgery at beth israel deaconess in boston with dr. mun. He hasnt done alot of laps i think i was like number 18. I know he is very strict on his choice on who gets it, You have to have a body mass index close to 40, I think mine was 43 or 44 it was 46 to start but i lost 30 pds on my own. I was 287 and 5-7. my tummy was fairly flat, he thought i would be a good candidate for it. What is your BMI? I know other doctors will do laps on everyone, like shikora. let me know if you have any other questions. Pam C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 Hi I had my surgery at beth israel deaconess in boston with dr. mun. He hasnt done alot of laps i think i was like number 18. I know he is very strict on his choice on who gets it, You have to have a body mass index close to 40, I think mine was 43 or 44 it was 46 to start but i lost 30 pds on my own. I was 287 and 5-7. my tummy was fairly flat, he thought i would be a good candidate for it. What is your BMI? I know other doctors will do laps on everyone, like shikora. let me know if you have any other questions. Pam C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 There are pros and cons to each surgery. The lap has less scarring, and the healing time is faster than open. Open is an easier surgery, so they can do it faster (which means you'll be under general anesthesia for less time), and with the open procedure, it is easier to find anything else that might be wrong with you. A lot of your choice depends on your particular case. was just too damn big to even consider the lap procedure, so it was an easy choice for him. If you're otherwise healthy, and you aren't concerned about the length of the surgery, look into getting the lap done. I know there are some very good doctors in the area who do it. Oh, and one more pro for the open procedure....Dr. Thayer does it, and he's just a really neat guy, one of the nicest, most personable surgeons I've ever met. He's amazing. -- S Re: ? Pam, Where did you have your surgery? I will be having mine with Dr. Thayer, but I'm not sure if I'm making the right choice because I would love to have a lap. I've heard wonderful things about Dr. Thayer, but the thought of a smaller incision is nice. peabodypam@... wrote: hi i had laproscopic surgery, I could have went back to work in 10 days but i took another week off, went back for a day, they told me i needed a doctors note to come back, so i waited another week for my doctors appt (3 week) then decided to go to cancun for 6 days then went back to work. I had alot of energy on the protein shakes, but when i started on soft foods i have been having trouble, so i have had to leave work early because i feel sick. but the outside is all healed up, i also have a desk job part time. Pam C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.