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What to expect post-operatively
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Kristy replied to Tish Mullins's discussion 'What to expect post-operatively'

I am a nurse and required to stand, lift, twist etc, etc.....I was just slow and easy about it when I first returned.

July 14

Jonna Conn replied to Tish Mullins's discussion 'What to expect post-operatively'

Kristy, What type of work do you do? I'm a factory worker, and it requires occasional lifting. I was wondering if your job required you to stand, lift or twist ?? Thanks In Advance, from the Newbie

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Lois Ridgway replied to Tish Mullins's discussion 'What to expect post-operatively'

I am new too, I just schduled my surgery today for june 30th.

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Kristy replied to Tish Mullins's discussion 'What to expect post-operatively'

I can only speak for myself but I can say it wasn't "painful" it was "uncomfortable". With the meds Dr. McEwen gives, it is all very tolerable. I had my surgery on a Wednesday and tried to return to work on that following Monday, that was definite...

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What to expect post-operatively

Hi All, I'm new here, just joined! I'm hoping to have my surgery this summer. Can anyone who has recently had surgery tell me what to expect? How quickly were you able to return to work? How much post-op pain was there? Thanks!

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I'm hoping to have the Lap Band surgery done this summer (2009). I want to be able to do things I used to love doing!

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At 3:56pm on May 27, 2009, Rana said…: You're welcome Trish~
When I think back on how I felt those first few days...I remember feeling very tired and weak. Your food intake is pretty minimal at this point. So it's possible that 4 days might not be enough for you to feel ready to go back to work. But, everyone is different.
Take care!
Rana

At 7:37pm on May 26, 2009, Rana said…: Hi Trish~
Welcome! I had my surgery on Nov. 13th. I was surprised how well I did after surgery. There was some pain around the incisions but nothing that I couldnt tolerate. For me the pain meds were the worst part of it all. I don't like taking meds anyway and I had to open up the capsules and put them in flavored water...ick...nasty tasting. I was afraid they might be too large to swallow and get stuck in my band. Other than that I did very well.
I wouldn't know how quickly you would be able to return to work. I suppose that would depend on what you do for a living.
Good luck with your surgery!!!
Take care!
Rana