Although the risks are lower with minimally invasive surgical techniques, you still have surgical incisions that require gentle care. Typically, patients are instructed not to lift over 15 Lbs. You might be surprised how many things weigh over ten pounds around the office or your home. Gentle activity like walking is encouraged soon after surgery to decrease the risk of blood clots and help your body to heal, but more vigorous activities will be limited until your surgeon clears you. Some patients feel fairly energetic soon after surgery, but others find themselves low energy due to a limited diet and adjusting.
If your work is very active or requires lifting, you may have difficulty performing your duties shortly after surgery. Unless you have undergone a similar surgery before, you will likely be unsure how you will respond to recovery. It can be helpful if someone at work is aware of your situation. If you feel comfortable, speak with Human Resources or Manager about any accommodations that can be made or if taking leave would be a more appropriate option.
While you may feel reluctant to share about your decision to have weight loss surgery, having someone who is aware of the limitations and adjustments can mean you have an advocate to help you recover in the healthiest environment you can.
We will need your authorization to discuss your healthcare treatment with anyone else. When will you be able to return to normal activity? What can you expect from the healing process?
These are all real and valid questions. While gastric surgery recovery times can vary by patient and procedure, most weight loss surgeries today are minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures which promise speedier recovery and fewer complications. Certain procedures may even allow patients to return home the same day. In other cases, however, patients may need to remain in the hospital for two or three days following surgery.
Gastric sleeve recovery time: A two- to three-day hospital stay, followed by four to six weeks for full recovery. Most patients return to work in less than two weeks. It is usually done as a minimally invasive procedure, which involves small incisions.
Such procedures generally result in less pain, less time in the hospital, fewer complications and better cosmetic results. It takes longer to recover from open surgery, which involves long incisions. During the procedure, a bariatric surgeon makes several small incisions in the abdomen and inserts a laparoscope. This is an instrument with a tiny camera that sends pictures to a monitor. Other medical instruments are inserted to perform the surgery.
The surgeon removes a large part of the stomach and forms the remaining portion into a narrow tube. That being said, bariatric surgery is still a major operation. You should be approved under FMLA to return to work about 2 weeks after surgery. If you are a patient with Mexico Bariatric Center, please send your FMLA paperwork to your patient coordinator and our office administrator will fill it out for you prior to your surgery date.
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