How long did you take off of work?

aderr02 · 11-04-2009, 05:00 PM

I'm starting this thread to see how long some of you took off of work (or activity level.) My surgery is on a monday- I'm not returning to work until the following Wednesday. I bartend and use my arms a lot, so my plastic surgeon advised at least 9 days.

*Also how long did it take to return to the gym?

Thanks!

fancyk17 · 11-04-2009, 05:22 PM

I only took a week, but honestly, should have taken 2 weeks. I'm an accountant, but I'm still using my arms a lot so for you, I'd think maybe longer. Just be sure to stay away from the heavy stuff!

Hope all goes well and you have a speedy recovery!

MuchBetter · 11-04-2009, 05:31 PM

I don't work but it took me about 3 weeks before working out again and I'm just gunna walk til 6 weeks I think...

Anotherlady · 11-04-2009, 05:32 PM

Hi there! Mine is also Monday and I will be taking 10 days off then just being careful when I go back to work. I'm a nurse. I'm hoping that will be alright!! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery and best wishes to you!!

raeyn · 11-04-2009, 05:51 PM

I had my surgery on a Friday, so took that day off. Recovered over the weekend, then I worked from home on Monday and was back in the office on Tuesday. I have a desk job though where I pretty much work on the computer or talk on the phone all day, so nothing physical.

I was told 6 weeks post-op I could start working out again.

looking4bigger · 11-04-2009, 05:53 PM

I had mine done on the thursday and went back to work on the monday. I sit at a desk and was a bit uncomfortable.

No one at work knew either

phc_1992 · 11-04-2009, 05:53 PM

I had my BA 6 days ago. I just got laid off a couple of weeks ago, so I don't have a job to go to right now (silver lining to being unemployed? haha) BUT I feel I could have returned to work yesterday. My job is/was in pharmaceutical sales, so lots of running around, but no heavy lifting required. :-)

I will say, however, that I am WIPED OUT in the evenings. I find myself going to bed a good 2 hours earlier than I did pre-BA.

sncobb · 11-04-2009, 05:59 PM

I haven't had my BA yet, but I am taking 12 days off and my husband will be taking 5 days off to help me. I also work from home (blue cross to blue shield). So recovery should go well since I have a desk job.

gyddieupquirt · 11-04-2009, 06:03 PM

I took off 3 weeks, and then did only small animals for a week. I am a pet stylist and use my arms constantly, and do heavy lifting.

stolz · 11-04-2009, 07:51 PM

I had a week and a half off work, and the week I went back I did 3 full days instead of 5 so I could ease back into it. I am feeling okay, just really tired, and the first few days I was a big woosey but nothing bad

brooklyn123 · 11-04-2009, 10:10 PM

I had my BA on a Saturday and went back to work on Wednesday. I was super tired and sore by the evening and I also went to bed really early for the first week or two. I started yoga again at two weeks.

Mous!e · 11-05-2009, 04:25 PM

Hi. I'm a waitress and went back to work at my 14 day mark.
I do have to carry quite heavy trays and reach to get stuff etc. and although i was okay my boobs felt really tight from the muscle when i got home.
Think i might've overdone it so the next day i told my boss i had a bad back (Told no one at work about my BA) and luckily she made allowances for me the next few weeks lol.
Good luck and take it carefully when you do go back to work

xraytech · 11-05-2009, 04:41 PM

I took off 2 weeks. I just had my BA this past monday and glad that I asked off for the 2 weeks. I get tired easy but other than that feel pretty good. I am an xray tech and wouldn't want a crazy patient pulling on me or accidentally hitting me in the chest!

DanaBeth · 11-05-2009, 04:53 PM

I went back to work at day 5. I wish i would have taken the full week though! 9 days would have been great, next time I'm taking 2 weeks so I would say get as much time as possible to recover and feel better

Welcome to Boobieville!!

SgtsArmyWife · 11-05-2009, 05:08 PM

I took one week and really really really wish I had taken at least two!! I run a childcare facility so I also to a lot of lifting and bending. Also, once I went back to work I obviously quit taking my meds cause I didnt want to be out of it and I really could have used them a bit longer on occasions.

leilaleigh · 11-05-2009, 05:17 PM

I'm taking 6 days off......but after reading everyone else's posts maybe I should go with more?!?

HispanicMom · 11-06-2009, 03:17 AM

I have a desk job and had surgery Friday and back to work on Monday. I really felt great pain wise...a bit sore, but nothing bad! I was DEFINITELY tired though. My body was still recovering although I was feeling no pain. So I think it's good to take off some time if you can to just rest! I'm now getting past the tired phase! But FYI my husband went out of town when I was 5 days po and I had to take care of the little one and my oldest all by myself..which meant lifting her up (she's 20mo). I tried not to do it too often and when I did it wasn't horrible, but I was def sore at the end of the day. I would just try to keep my arms as low as possible...don't lift them up high or anything and you should be fine....just tired.

HispanicMom · 11-06-2009, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stolz

I had a week and a half off work, and the week I went back I did 3 full days instead of 5 so I could ease back into it. I am feeling okay, just really tired, and the first few days I was a big woosey but nothing bad

Woosey is a great way to describe the first week back to work for me (which was 3 po! I was not in pain but felt like I was on drugs (even though I wasn't!).....just completely out of it....LOL!

so_complex · 11-06-2009, 07:10 AM

I'm taking 5 days off for my revision.

klayco17 · 11-07-2009, 01:39 AM

I had my surgery on a thursday and was back to work on tuesday =). I cant go to the gym for 6 weeks. boooo!

11-04-2009, 05:00 PM	#1
aderr02 Boobies are finally here. ♥ Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 53 Thanks: 78 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	How long did you take off of work? I'm starting this thread to see how long some of you took off of work (or activity level.) My surgery is on a monday- I'm not returning to work until the following Wednesday. I bartend and use my arms a lot, so my plastic surgeon advised at least 9 days. *Also how long did it take to return to the gym? Thanks! __________________ 21 years old 5'5" 135 lbs. First BA November 9, 2009 Before 34C- 420cc Natrelle MP Saline Implants filled to 450cc Under the Muscle Crease Incision

11-04-2009, 05:22 PM	#2
fancyk17 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: East Berlin, Pennsylvania Posts: 113 Thanks: 26 Thanked 38 Times in 36 Posts	I only took a week, but honestly, should have taken 2 weeks. I'm an accountant, but I'm still using my arms a lot so for you, I'd think maybe longer. Just be sure to stay away from the heavy stuff! Hope all goes well and you have a speedy recovery! __________________ 31 years old, mother of 13 y/o daughter 125 lbs, 5'6" Ribcage 30" Pre op: 34 A/B Post op: So far - DD, but hoping for a DDD BA Date: October 19th, 2009 500cc Allergan/Natrelle Silicone, HP, Overs, Crease incision Mini tt done as well Dr. Neves, Hershey PA HAVE 1 MONTH POST OP PICS UP!!

11-04-2009, 05:31 PM	#3
MuchBetter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 62 Thanks: 11 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	I don't work but it took me about 3 weeks before working out again and I'm just gunna walk til 6 weeks I think... __________________ [CENTER][COLOR="Plum"][FONT="Fixedsys"]26yrs old Mother of 2 boys~~1 & 4~~Breastfed both 350cc's Right 365cc's Left Before BA--Deflated B

11-04-2009, 05:32 PM	#4
Anotherlady Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TN Posts: 138 Thanks: 102 Thanked 32 Times in 31 Posts	Hi there! Mine is also Monday and I will be taking 10 days off then just being careful when I go back to work. I'm a nurse. I'm hoping that will be alright!! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery and best wishes to you!! __________________ 5' 1" 112 LBS Pre BA 32B not full at all! Post BA Hoping for full D or DD! Woo Hoo! BA date Nov. 09, 2009 Allergan 500cc silicone HP unders Just want BIG BOOBIES! 36 yr old mom of 13 y/o son, 9 y/o daughter, and 3 y/o daughter!

11-04-2009, 05:51 PM	#5
raeyn Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 147 Thanks: 27 Thanked 38 Times in 38 Posts	I had my surgery on a Friday, so took that day off. Recovered over the weekend, then I worked from home on Monday and was back in the office on Tuesday. I have a desk job though where I pretty much work on the computer or talk on the phone all day, so nothing physical. I was told 6 weeks post-op I could start working out again. __________________ Height: 5'6" Weight: ~135 30.5" ribcage Pre-BA: 36AA Post-BA: 34D so far!! 350cc Mentor HP smooth round silicone

11-04-2009, 05:53 PM	#6
looking4bigger Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne Victoria Posts: 97 Thanks: 18 Thanked 37 Times in 30 Posts	I had mine done on the thursday and went back to work on the monday. I sit at a desk and was a bit uncomfortable. No one at work knew either

11-04-2009, 05:53 PM	#7
phc_1992 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 78 Thanks: 7 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	I had my BA 6 days ago. I just got laid off a couple of weeks ago, so I don't have a job to go to right now (silver lining to being unemployed? haha) BUT I feel I could have returned to work yesterday. My job is/was in pharmaceutical sales, so lots of running around, but no heavy lifting required. :-) I will say, however, that I am WIPED OUT in the evenings. I find myself going to bed a good 2 hours earlier than I did pre-BA. __________________ 39 year old Mom of 2 BF boys 5'9" ~150lbs BA: 29/10/2009 Allergan-Natrelle 115-401cc Silicone Gel / Subfascial placement Inframammary (crease) incision Pre BA 36AA Post BA 36?? (hopefully C) send note with FR if you want me to add you

11-04-2009, 05:59 PM	#8
sncobb Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: columbus georgia Posts: 196 Thanks: 97 Thanked 90 Times in 83 Posts	I haven't had my BA yet, but I am taking 12 days off and my husband will be taking 5 days off to help me. I also work from home (blue cross to blue shield). So recovery should go well since I have a desk job. __________________

11-04-2009, 06:03 PM	#9
gyddieupquirt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: IL Posts: 178 Thanks: 12 Thanked 84 Times in 56 Posts	I took off 3 weeks, and then did only small animals for a week. I am a pet stylist and use my arms constantly, and do heavy lifting. __________________ pre-op 30/32B post-op 30G 450cc silicone gel mods overs surgery date 04-04-2009 FR will not be accepted to ppl with no pics and/or few or no posts

11-04-2009, 07:51 PM	#10
stolz I now know what "sexy" feels like Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mid North Coast, NSW Australia Posts: 243 Thanks: 36 Thanked 54 Times in 52 Posts	I had a week and a half off work, and the week I went back I did 3 full days instead of 5 so I could ease back into it. I am feeling okay, just really tired, and the first few days I was a big woosey but nothing bad __________________ 5'7" 136lbs/62kgs Pre BA - hollow 32D/10D (C cup of tissue) Post BA - Haven't been measured yet. Hoping for a 32F 450cc HP unders both sides Ribcage 30" BWD 13cm BA date - 16th October 09

11-04-2009, 10:10 PM	#11
brooklyn123 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 138 Thanks: 50 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	I had my BA on a Saturday and went back to work on Wednesday. I was super tired and sore by the evening and I also went to bed really early for the first week or two. I started yoga again at two weeks. __________________ Height: 5'1.5 Weight: 120 270 Mentor saline, partial unders Pre BA: 34A Post BA: 34 C

11-05-2009, 04:25 PM	#12
Mous!e Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 57 Thanks: 16 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Hi. I'm a waitress and went back to work at my 14 day mark. I do have to carry quite heavy trays and reach to get stuff etc. and although i was okay my boobs felt really tight from the muscle when i got home. Think i might've overdone it so the next day i told my boss i had a bad back (Told no one at work about my BA) and luckily she made allowances for me the next few weeks lol. Good luck and take it carefully when you do go back to work __________________ BA Date: 9.11.2009 Mentor Silicone 330ccs Partial Submuscular Pre-BA: 34A (almost....lol) Post-BA: 34D!!

11-05-2009, 04:41 PM	#13
xraytech Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 158 Thanks: 27 Thanked 45 Times in 40 Posts	I took off 2 weeks. I just had my BA this past monday and glad that I asked off for the 2 weeks. I get tired easy but other than that feel pretty good. I am an xray tech and wouldn't want a crazy patient pulling on me or accidentally hitting me in the chest! __________________ Laurie - xraytech 5'4" - 138 lbs 3 children/0 breastfed (still did a number on my boobs!) BA Nov 2nd Pre BA-36B/34C neither is full! 450 Saline/unders/crease/Mentor/ModPlus Post BA - right now, 36D

11-05-2009, 04:53 PM	#14
DanaBeth Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St Petersburg Floida Posts: 101 Thanks: 149 Thanked 45 Times in 36 Posts	I went back to work at day 5. I wish i would have taken the full week though! 9 days would have been great, next time I'm taking 2 weeks so I would say get as much time as possible to recover and feel better Welcome to Boobieville!! __________________ Surgery Date May 1st 2009 Pre BA 36A+ Post OP 36DDD I'm Very Happy Now!!! 600cc Under's Mod+ Profile , 1 year away for redo 1100cc Just a Mild Case of Boobie Greed ,Thank You All at JBI and a Special Thank's To DR.Randy Buckspan !!!!,Saint Petersburg ,Florida .................................................. ......... Friend Request's Accepted,Always this is a public forum to me and a place to share before/after story's and pic's My best to all of You on Your personal quest to boobieville:)

11-05-2009, 05:08 PM	#15
SgtsArmyWife Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: oz Posts: 77 Thanks: 62 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts	I took one week and really really really wish I had taken at least two!! I run a childcare facility so I also to a lot of lifting and bending. Also, once I went back to work I obviously quit taking my meds cause I didnt want to be out of it and I really could have used them a bit longer on occasions. __________________

11-05-2009, 05:17 PM	#16
leilaleigh Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hoschton, Georgia Posts: 98 Thanks: 45 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts	I'm taking 6 days off......but after reading everyone else's posts maybe I should go with more?!? __________________ 5'7" 160 lbs Natrelle 550-600cc (will decide on exact cc and HP or Mod on day of surgery) Pre BA: 36 B Post BA: 36 D/DD hopefully! BA Date: 11/24/09

11-06-2009, 03:17 AM	#17
HispanicMom Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 195 Thanks: 41 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts	I have a desk job and had surgery Friday and back to work on Monday. I really felt great pain wise...a bit sore, but nothing bad! I was DEFINITELY tired though. My body was still recovering although I was feeling no pain. So I think it's good to take off some time if you can to just rest! I'm now getting past the tired phase! But FYI my husband went out of town when I was 5 days po and I had to take care of the little one and my oldest all by myself..which meant lifting her up (she's 20mo). I tried not to do it too often and when I did it wasn't horrible, but I was def sore at the end of the day. I would just try to keep my arms as low as possible...don't lift them up high or anything and you should be fine....just tired. __________________ Age: 27 Height: 5" 4" Weight: 100lbs Pre BA: 32-34A Post BA: Hoping for a 32-34D Implants: Saline, 360 cc's, unders, crease incision Surgery: October 23, 2009 @ 6:15am! Both sides filled to 390 ccs's!!!!

11-06-2009, 07:10 AM	#19
so_complex Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	I'm taking 5 days off for my revision.

11-07-2009, 01:39 AM	#20
klayco17 Lovin my boobies! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 649 Thanks: 259 Thanked 177 Times in 172 Posts	I had my surgery on a thursday and was back to work on tuesday =). I cant go to the gym for 6 weeks. boooo! __________________ 27 y/o Mother of 2 boys 5'3" 130 pounds Pre BA: 34 A No BA: Don't know yet...havent been measured. BA Date: October 15th Post BA: 400cc silicone gels mod + profile under the muscle

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