Comments on: Realistic Return to Work

By: Bonnie Nakisha

Bonnie Nakisha — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 12:41:41 +0000

I am a real estate agent, walking, showing houses, property, in and out of
the car and driving. I had my lap RNY on 10/29 and was back at work full
time by 11/15. We are all different and our bodies heal at different pace.
BTW, I am 61 years young and getting younger every day. Good Luck! Make
you plans, subject to change.
Anne S.
Lap RNY 10/29/03 Dr M Willaims/Dr J Champion
Atlanta
306/228/?

By: Wilburn Terry

Wilburn Terry — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 05:21:42 +0000

Hi Kim:
This is coming from a woman who just had Lap on 2/19. I also had my childred by
c/s 6 years ago and did great. I thought this surgery was going to be very easy
for me as well. I am in pretty good shape for an obese person, but still was
afraid of complications. Anyway, the surgery went off without a hitch. I had
an awesome doctor and now, I have been cruising the mall, driving all over and
feeling somewhat energetic. This is all with my doctor giving me clearance and
the protien shakes are giving me energy. In my personal opionion and 1 week 1/2
out, I would say you should be great after 3 weeks. I still have an NG tube for
the next 3 weeks which isn’t too obvious, but other than that, I would think in
two more weeks I would be super. Not to mention when you lose some weight you
will feel a little lighter :o) on your feet.
This is just my personal opinion. I think it’s worth about .01 in this economy.
* Pam

P Hatch
Lap RNY - Dr. Muhammad Jawad
Ocala Regional Hospital, Ocala Florida
250# / ??? / Goal 150#

By: Lois Lancaster

Lois Lancaster — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 04:05:16 +0000

Kim,
Physically, you might be ready at 3 weeks. I know I was. I have an office type
job so no physical stress or strain was required. I chose to remain out of work
for 8 weeks. I found while I felt good, my energy level dipped quickly and I
would tire very easily. And although office work is not physical, it is tiring.
Even taking a shower and getting dressed for the day can be tiring. I also
found it helpful to get better established in how and what to eat as well as
when to eat. After 8 weeks I felt more comfortable knowing what foods to pack,
feel comfortable knowing I could get my water in and know I could handle
working. Even now at 12 weeks post op, I still get drained after 4 hours. NOT
PHYSICALLY, but it just saps my energy and my mind is read for a rest. Some
peace and quiet. We need to remind ourselves it is not just our body doing the
adjusting! Hope this helps!
Rev. Pam in PA

By: Christina Rosia

Christina Rosia — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 02:35:40 +0000

Hello all…
I’ve just been watching this group for a few days now, and thought I’d take
the plunge…
Most groups I’ve seen involved with weight loss are predominantly female in
membership, and this seems to be no exception… but I now that there are
at least a few males out there who check these groups out, and I’d like to
chime in from time-to-time with the male perspective on all of this…
That having been said, I’m coming up on the 2nd anniversary of my open
RNY… I’m down 206 pounds as of today, and am feeling very good; but I
still have a ways to go. And I’m looking forward to reading the advice
from the group about keeping going down.
I’ll be glad to share my experiences. But I’ll always be the first to say
that given the great differences between people, the various types of
surgeries, and even between surgeons supposedly performing the exact same
procedures, the things I do may not be for anyone except myself.

I’ll always be glad to respond to private e-mails if people have questions…
Take care..
Jim
Open RNY 3/13/01
Dr. Thirlby, Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle, WA
Wt. then: 595 Wt. today: 389