I can only take 5 days off work-is it enough?

Anita06 · 04-13-2008, 01:57 AM

I'm having my breast augmentation done on wed (21/05) and planning to return to work on Tuesday. I'm having overs done. My work is not physical and doesn't involve heavy lifting. However I need to feel well because I work with people. Do you think 5 days should be enough?

Lovinmynewboobs · 04-13-2008, 02:10 AM

I went back to work 11 days after my surgery...I had partial unders placed. I had to be on "light duty" until I saw my ps for my one month post-op. I would guess if you aren't taking narcotics for pain , you might be ok.

Ask your ps and see what he thinks.

Slinky · 04-13-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Anita06

I'm having my breast augmentation done on wed (21/05) and planning to return to work on Tuesday. I'm having overs done. My work is not physical and doesn't involve heavy lifting. However I need to feel well because I work with people. Do you think 5 days should be enough?

I had the exact same amount of time off as you will have. Had 'em done on a Wednesday and back to work Tuesday. I had to do some things a bit differently (I did do lifting, but nothing heavy) and not move too quick, but I definitely felt good enough to deal with customers. I was tired by the time I went home, and didn't get much done at home, but it got better by the day. Oh-I was completely off pain pills, just taking tylenol if I needed it. Everyone heals differently, but I would guess you'll be fine.

Slinky

penny · 04-13-2008, 11:01 AM

I had them done on a Thursday and went back to classes on the following Tuesday. It was not fun but it was doable, I just got a ride to and from. I was still on painkillers but I wasn't really too tired, the only thing I had trouble with was opening doors. I don't think anyone would have known I had just had surgery.

joeyk · 04-13-2008, 11:02 AM

I just had mine this past Thursday and could easily go back to work tomorrow (Monday) and I had complete unders. I haven't had to take any pain med just Tylenol. Everyone is different but I think you will be fine.

ChicFashionista · 04-13-2008, 02:11 PM

That's how much time I had off for partial unders, and I was ok, just definitely moving a lot slower and carefully that first week back. You just need to be gentle with yourself. I'm sure you'll be fine, especially considering you're getting overs.

stretch_89 · 04-13-2008, 08:22 PM

I only had two days off work and the weekend and I was fine. Don't get me wrong, you will be really tired but it is definetely do - able!!

Good Luck!!

DuskyAngel · 04-13-2008, 08:37 PM

Hi Anita,

From what I have gathered, it's okay since you'll be having overs. It would be ideal if someone could drive you to and from work (or take the bus), there would be no lifting of stuff and if your arms are kept close to your body as much as possible.

Good luck!

Angel

lola85 · 04-13-2008, 08:56 PM

I took 5 days off as well, I felt like crap but it was doable. I was still on meds, that also kept me from feeling normal.

jessi · 04-13-2008, 09:36 PM

I had 5 days off, went back for two days and on the third day got to work in pain and was sent home. I saw my ps and he insisted on another 4 days off. So I'm now back to work again in not tomorrow but the next day. I thought I would be fine but obviously not. Luckily my boss was pretty supportive.

honeysuckle7 · 04-13-2008, 09:43 PM

Anita,

Everyone is different, I have complete unders , had my breast augmentation on a Thursday and went back to work on Tuesday. I never took the pain meds, and it is a 27 mile commute to work, I was tired at the end of the day but I was just fine. Hope it all goes well but remember do what is right for YOU!

MMLynn · 04-13-2008, 10:37 PM

I had overs as well...

Had my breast augmentation on a Tuesday and went back to work the following Monday. I even drove myself there.

To be honest, it wasn't that bad and I had to stop myself from overdoing it. People talked about not being able to turn the wheel and what not but I didn't really have an issue.

wantboobs · 04-13-2008, 10:44 PM

I too feel everyone is different and it seems there is less pain faster recovery if you have overs. I had unders and had surgery on Thursday and was working on Tuesday (I have a desk job). It was a little tough turning the steering wheel - definitely hard to open car doors, office doors. I was pretty tired the first few days at work, but as time went on it got better.
Just pay attention to your own body it will let you know if you are pushing it too much. Take care.

stretch_89 · 04-13-2008, 11:15 PM

The main thing is to listen to your body and take it easy. If you rest up and do all the right things you will be fine, just don't over do it!

pnayflava · 04-13-2008, 11:40 PM

It varies on everyone. I had mine done on a Friday, I was able to do things on my own on Monday. It was doable, but unable to drive, but was able to do little things.

Good luck

Anita06 · 04-14-2008, 08:42 AM

Thank you all for the replies--it calmed me down a lot. At this stage taking time off work is the biggest worry for me as I have only started working recently and don't want to take too much time off. I'm even thinking of going back on monday.

colcoop · 04-14-2008, 08:48 AM

I have overs and I think you will be hugely tired, but ok. I had my surgery on a Friday and I drove on Wednesday and took my kids to friendlys and the mall for a bit. (it was school vaca) I went out shopping full force on saturday. I mean you will be achy and a bit sore for like 4 weeks but you should be ok to work, do you sit at your job or stand?

colcoop · 04-14-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MMLynn

I had overs as well...

Had my breast augmentation on a Tuesday and went back to work the following Monday. I even drove myself there.

To be honest, it wasn't that bad and I had to stop myself from overdoing it. People talked about not being able to turn the wheel and what not but I didn't really have an issue.

I totally agree........I felt really good, did too much, and develop a bruise......so that scared me enough to slow down. I think the key for you is drink tons of water after (I did and I swear I flushed the anesthesia out faster) and take it really easy, I mean do NOTHING NOTHING NOTHING. The only thing I did was I walked the halls of the hospital within 5 hours after the surgery and took slow walks every hour. When I got home the next day I didnt do anything (it killed me I have 6 kids and I am a totally neat freak!) except every hour I got up to pee and walk around a bit.

SLS3773 · 04-14-2008, 08:08 PM

I'm worried about going back too! I'm having surgery the day after you and going back on Tuesday as well. I'm having unders. I asked my PS specifically about how long I would need to take off and he seemed to think it would be enough. He uses a different procedure called Transaxillary BAAM - Balloon Assisted Augmentation Mammoplasty. It's supposed to have less post-op pain. Guess I will see! I am in IT support and really hope I don't have to move equipment around that week. I will just have to ask for help I guess but really would like to avoid having to say why I can't lift!!!

04-13-2008, 01:57 AM	#1
Anita06 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 393 Thanks: 226 Thanked 168 Times in 138 Posts	I can only take 5 days off work-is it enough? I'm having my breast augmentation done on wed (21/05) and planning to return to work on Tuesday. I'm having overs done. My work is not physical and doesn't involve heavy lifting. However I need to feel well because I work with people. Do you think 5 days should be enough? __________________ 25 y.o 5'6 27.5' rib cage Pre breast augmentation: 32/34 B Post breast augmentation: now 32DD 325 cc silicone overs

04-13-2008, 02:10 AM	#2
Lovinmynewboobs Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 134 Thanks: 55 Thanked 43 Times in 41 Posts	I went back to work 11 days after my surgery...I had partial unders placed. I had to be on "light duty" until I saw my ps for my one month post-op. I would guess if you aren't taking narcotics for pain , you might be ok. Ask your ps and see what he thinks. __________________ -

04-13-2008, 11:02 AM	#5
joeyk Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 86 Thanks: 29 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	I just had mine this past Thursday and could easily go back to work tomorrow (Monday) and I had complete unders. I haven't had to take any pain med just Tylenol. Everyone is different but I think you will be fine. __________________

04-13-2008, 02:11 PM	#6
ChicFashionista Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 951 Thanks: 92 Thanked 430 Times in 338 Posts	That's how much time I had off for partial unders, and I was ok, just definitely moving a lot slower and carefully that first week back. You just need to be gentle with yourself. I'm sure you'll be fine, especially considering you're getting overs. __________________

04-13-2008, 08:22 PM	#7
stretch_89 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 391 Thanks: 199 Thanked 117 Times in 93 Posts	I only had two days off work and the weekend and I was fine. Don't get me wrong, you will be really tired but it is definetely do - able!! Good Luck!! __________________

04-13-2008, 11:01 AM	#4
penny Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 501 Thanks: 214 Thanked 234 Times in 218 Posts	I had them done on a Thursday and went back to classes on the following Tuesday. It was not fun but it was doable, I just got a ride to and from. I was still on painkillers but I wasn't really too tired, the only thing I had trouble with was opening doors. I don't think anyone would have known I had just had surgery.

04-13-2008, 08:37 PM	#8
DuskyAngel Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cebu City Posts: 493 Thanks: 158 Thanked 156 Times in 149 Posts	Hi Anita, From what I have gathered, it's okay since you'll be having overs. It would be ideal if someone could drive you to and from work (or take the bus), there would be no lifting of stuff and if your arms are kept close to your body as much as possible. Good luck! Angel

04-13-2008, 08:56 PM	#9
lola85 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 71 Thanks: 40 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts	I took 5 days off as well, I felt like crap but it was doable. I was still on meds, that also kept me from feeling normal.

04-13-2008, 09:36 PM	#10
jessi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 103 Thanks: 13 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts	I had 5 days off, went back for two days and on the third day got to work in pain and was sent home. I saw my ps and he insisted on another 4 days off. So I'm now back to work again in not tomorrow but the next day. I thought I would be fine but obviously not. Luckily my boss was pretty supportive.

04-13-2008, 09:43 PM	#11
honeysuckle7 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 62 Thanks: 22 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts	Anita, Everyone is different, I have complete unders , had my breast augmentation on a Thursday and went back to work on Tuesday. I never took the pain meds, and it is a 27 mile commute to work, I was tired at the end of the day but I was just fine. Hope it all goes well but remember do what is right for YOU!

04-13-2008, 10:37 PM	#12
MMLynn Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,506 Thanks: 440 Thanked 630 Times in 579 Posts	I had overs as well... Had my breast augmentation on a Tuesday and went back to work the following Monday. I even drove myself there. To be honest, it wasn't that bad and I had to stop myself from overdoing it. People talked about not being able to turn the wheel and what not but I didn't really have an issue.

04-13-2008, 10:44 PM	#13
wantboobs Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rockford, Washington Posts: 133 Thanks: 10 Thanked 42 Times in 40 Posts	I too feel everyone is different and it seems there is less pain faster recovery if you have overs. I had unders and had surgery on Thursday and was working on Tuesday (I have a desk job). It was a little tough turning the steering wheel - definitely hard to open car doors, office doors. I was pretty tired the first few days at work, but as time went on it got better. Just pay attention to your own body it will let you know if you are pushing it too much. Take care. __________________ 400cc HP Silicone Mentor smooth unders 5' 3" 118 lbs Pre breast augmentation 34A Post breast augmentation 34D

04-13-2008, 11:15 PM	#14
stretch_89 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 391 Thanks: 199 Thanked 117 Times in 93 Posts	The main thing is to listen to your body and take it easy. If you rest up and do all the right things you will be fine, just don't over do it! __________________

04-13-2008, 11:40 PM	#15
pnayflava Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont,California Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	It varies on everyone. I had mine done on a Friday, I was able to do things on my own on Monday. It was doable, but unable to drive, but was able to do little things. Good luck __________________ pnayflava (www.fitnessrhea.com) 31 years old 4'10" - 93 lbs PreBA: 32A PostBA: 32C Left: 320cc, Right: 340cc Allergan Natrelle Smooth, Round, High Profile Saline, Unders, Areolar incision

04-14-2008, 08:42 AM	#16
Anita06 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 393 Thanks: 226 Thanked 168 Times in 138 Posts	Thank you all for the replies--it calmed me down a lot. At this stage taking time off work is the biggest worry for me as I have only started working recently and don't want to take too much time off. I'm even thinking of going back on monday. __________________ 25 y.o 5'6 27.5' rib cage Pre breast augmentation: 32/34 B Post breast augmentation: now 32DD 325 cc silicone overs

04-14-2008, 08:48 AM	#17
colcoop Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,050 Thanks: 362 Thanked 407 Times in 347 Posts	I have overs and I think you will be hugely tired, but ok. I had my surgery on a Friday and I drove on Wednesday and took my kids to friendlys and the mall for a bit. (it was school vaca) I went out shopping full force on saturday. I mean you will be achy and a bit sore for like 4 weeks but you should be ok to work, do you sit at your job or stand?

04-14-2008, 08:08 PM	#19
SLS3773 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	I'm worried about going back too! I'm having surgery the day after you and going back on Tuesday as well. I'm having unders. I asked my PS specifically about how long I would need to take off and he seemed to think it would be enough. He uses a different procedure called Transaxillary BAAM - Balloon Assisted Augmentation Mammoplasty. It's supposed to have less post-op pain. Guess I will see! I am in IT support and really hope I don't have to move equipment around that week. I will just have to ask for help I guess but really would like to avoid having to say why I can't lift!!!

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