angel96049 1 Posted December 7, 2009 So I need to know about how much work to take off? I only work part time right now, and the work I do isn't too rough so I was hoping I wouldn't need to take that much time off of work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted December 8, 2009 From what most people say they return to work (sedentary positions) around 7-8 days post-op. If your job requires lifting, up and moving a bunch, you may want to take 2 weeks. Your energy levels will be low the first couple of weeks due to lack of calories. I was extremely tired the first couple of weeks with my band surgery, but I returned to my position in an insurance agency 5 days post-op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JudyJudyJudy 7 Posted December 8, 2009 So I need to know about how much work to take off? I only work part time right now, and the work I do isn't too rough so I was hoping I wouldn't need to take that much time off of work. I took four weeks, but I have a very physically demanding job. Desk jobs only require 2 weeks. I'm only 6 days out, and feel great, nothing hurts, incisions are healing well, scabbed over and itching...GOOD SIGN. I walk 2 miles a day..I love the sleeve. About your baby girl. If she is over 20lbs. you won't be able to pic her up for 4 weeks. but she can be near you, sit in your lap, as long as she don't hurt you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malaika 50 Posted December 8, 2009 I have a desk job - I had my surgery on Friday and returned to work the following Friday - I was fine, tired by the end of the day; other than that did fine. If you're only working PT and don't have a strenuous job, I would think if you took 1 week you'd be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cajun 46 Posted December 8, 2009 I took off 2 weeks, and was glad I did. I was easily fatigued those first two weeks, since I was on Clear Liquids only for 1 week and full liquids for 1 week. After starting mushies I got stronger and felt almost back to my normal self the third week. It was nice to be able to just go take a nap when I felt like it those first two weeks. I say if you have sick time, take it for a couple of weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angel96049 1 Posted December 8, 2009 Thanks everyone! I have decided to take two weeks off, 1 week for the actual procedure and hospital stay and the 2nd week for healing. Then we'll just go from there. I think it is great that with this procedure you don't need months off of work, and it doesn't seem to take that long to start feeling back to normal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
