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Band fitting Saturday 31st january

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Storm2060
Storm2060

having it done at the spires in Solihull, nervous and excited at the same time.

i have only booked 2 days off work do you all think that's ok I can work from home rest of week ( desk job)

 

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  • joanna75773
    joanna75773 Storm2060

    Posted

    I had my band fitted 2 weeks ago at the same hospital. 😊😊😊😊😊 they are brilliant. I have a desk job, but I took 2 weeks off to recover and I am glad I did.
    • Storm2060
      Storm2060 joanna75773

      Posted

      I wish I could have more time off but no leave left 😞

      were you out the same day?

    • joanna75773
      joanna75773 Storm2060

      Posted

      stayed in over night. I think it's taken me longer to recover as I'm 53. The recovery was good and I'm back at work today. 😊😊😊
    • Storm2060
      Storm2060 joanna75773

      Posted

      I am 54 with high blood pressure so possibly might be in overnight?
    • Rebecca02
      Rebecca02 Storm2060

      Posted

      Probably depend on time of op etc!

      Although I was out of op by midday, but ended up staying in over night as I felt dizzy every time I stood up! I'm always like it after a general! I'm 23 with normal blood pressure x

    • Storm2060
      Storm2060 Rebecca02

      Posted

      I have to be at the hospital for 7am so not sure what time l l am under the knife😳

      l am normally ok after general anaesthetic 

       

  • Rebecca02
    Rebecca02 Storm2060

    Posted

    Wow that really isn't much time to recover! The anaesthetic will still be in your system slightly and you will be quite tired still!

    I'm a nurse at a hospital and had 2 weeks off and there is noway I could of gone back much sooner than I did!

    It's quite uncomfortable to sit in one position for a long amount of time in the first week or so and the only way I was pain free was lying down and sleeping!!

    If you can get more time off then I would strongly advise you to!

    Good luck x

  • Rumblytumbly72
    Rumblytumbly72 Storm2060

    Posted

    Gosh i had mine done 9 days ago and wAs really only up and about properly after a week. I think you need at least a week. Good luck for saturday ☺️
    • Storm2060
      Storm2060 Rumblytumbly72

      Posted

      I may have to see if I can have unpaid leave, thanks for your advice and support everyone 😃
    • Rebecca02
      Rebecca02 Storm2060

      Posted

      Maybe see if you can take at least a few more days because you really need to focus on recovering rather than worrying about work!

      Plus although you have a desk job you would be surprised how many muscles your arms effect in your stomach!

      Just be careful x

  • Storm2060
    Storm2060

    Posted

    Thank you everyone for your advice may have to sweet talk my boss! X
  • louzo88
    louzo88 Storm2060

    Posted

    I had my band fitted on Sunday 18th Jan and my first day back was today (I have an office job)... I booked a week off and I was fine x
  • Storm2060
    Storm2060

    Posted

    Hopefully I will be too.....I am so excited I feel like my new life will begin that day
    • louzo88
      louzo88 Storm2060

      Posted

      Im dying to get to the gym but I can't I've got to wait until Im fully healed 😊x
    • Storm2060
      Storm2060 louzo88

      Posted

      I know the feeling used to go spinning twice a week but knee is playing up as seeing consultant about knee replacement. As soon as l am on the mend back at the gym and hopefully weight loss will help my joints
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