Jimvw 0 Posted August 20, 2016 I'm ten days post op and going back to work on Monday. I've been mostly pain free for days now. I've lost 15 pounds and I couldn't be happier. Combined with my pre op weight loss I'm down 30 pounds. Listen to your body. It will tell you when you are ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony031469 81 Posted August 20, 2016 Was planning on going back a week after surgery but my surgeon said it was too soon and kept me out an extra week. I went back after 2 weeks. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimvw 0 Posted August 20, 2016 I'm lucky enough to have a desk job and bosses that don't expect me to come in at full speed. I will be able to work shorter days anytime I need to. Everybody's story is different so it's great just to support each other for we have given up a lot to be where we are today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimvw 0 Posted August 20, 2016 I'm learning slowly but surely not to compare myself and my journey to others. If I do that I'm not being fair to myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
triplethreat 257 Posted August 20, 2016 I was out six days. I worked for a week and then had a week of scheduled vacation time (I'm an educator and that week was our last week of summer). Going back to work helped me a lot because I was able to focus on something other than myself. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimvw 0 Posted August 20, 2016 That's a great way to get the time off you need. I'm a high school librarian so not much physical work. We make it work for us because we have to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddy18 14 Posted August 20, 2016 I went to work 1 week after surgery which was yesterday, I do have a desk job though! I start nursing school up again on Monday with clinical a beginning next Tuesday (8/30) I hope it goes well! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimvw 0 Posted August 20, 2016 Thanks. So fat so good. I dropped two pant sizes in 8 days and I feel great. I hope you are also doing well and enjoying the benefits of this new life we have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlmag 77 Posted August 20, 2016 Surgery on Tuesday, went back to work on Monday. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites