CandiKiss 15 Posted May 30, 2012 Hello, I wanted to know how soon many of you were able to return to work? Yes I know it depends on how each person heals because everyone is different. I would like to see the numbers. So 5 days? 2 weeks? Please share. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alliegb3 112 Posted May 30, 2012 2 weeks. But I could've gone after one week. I think you should go back after you follow up with the doc. That will be one week from discharge date (not actual surgery date) 1 CandiKiss reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterthebean 8,146 Posted May 30, 2012 It's gonna be the full 6 weeks for me. But I work in a chemical plant and my job requires I be able to lift 50 pounds before I come back to work. I had a hernia repaired during my surgery so the doc says no lifting for me till then. But frankly, other than that one limitation, I feel good enough to go back to work now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O.T.R. sleever 3,386 Posted May 30, 2012 This is a thread that I wanted to see. I am now 1 week post op, and am planing to return to work in 3 days. I'm sure a lot of this is very dependent on how physically strenuous your work is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CandiKiss 15 Posted May 30, 2012 2 weeks. But I could've gone after one week. I think you should go back after you follow up with the doc. That will be one week from discharge date (not actual surgery date) Oh ok, bcos I'll be just starting a new job and my benefits don't kick in until 1 of Oct so I'm trying to figure how much time I would need off if I don't have disability. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trcyprkr70 69 Posted May 30, 2012 Oh ok' date=' bcos I'll be just starting a new job and my benefits don't kick in until 1 of Oct so I'm trying to figure how much time I would need off if I don't have disability. Thank you.[/quote'] Good question. I am possibly in the same boat. Going through my interviews now. I need the job just as bad as I need the surgery. I don't won't to be taking a lot of time off work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star1221 270 Posted May 30, 2012 Took one week. But I have a cushy desk job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meli01 53 Posted May 30, 2012 I took 4 weeks, but I have a pretty physical job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CandiKiss 15 Posted May 30, 2012 Good question. I am possibly in the same boat. Going through my interviews now. I need the job just as bad as I need the surgery. I don't won't to be taking a lot of time off work. Girl Right! I had my interview today and landed the Job! But I asked if they planned to have another class next month, I'm set to start June 22nd. So I asked about a July/August. Lord if they do great! And yes I need a JOB bad as heck too! *sigh* I just pray everything works out. I want to have the VS before my 30th bday in Nov! Well good luck to u babes. 1 Trcyprkr70 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alliegb3 112 Posted May 30, 2012 Oh definitely if you gotta lift stuff- take longer. My doc said 4 weeks if I work on the floor (of the hospital, cause I gotta lift patients potentially) but I get to go back early cause they're putting me as a secretary for two weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CandiKiss 15 Posted May 30, 2012 Took one week. But I have a cushy desk job. Ok me too! I'll be working in a call center. Nothing too serious & physical. I am going to aim to be back to work in a week! I claim it-..Thanks for your feedback! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandyb1967 2 Posted May 30, 2012 I was sleeved on the 22nd and returned to work today (8 days post op) and I was drained, hurting and slightly reopened one of my incisions. I probably should of waited till week 2 to return to work..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tibbie 55 Posted May 30, 2012 I was sleeved Wednesday the 23rd and went back to work Monday the 28th - I have a desk job and I'm able to work a few hours - go home and rest for a couple of hours - then go back and work a few more hours. I think tomorrow I will be able to pull a normal 12-14 hour day Sent from my iPad using VST 1 band2sleeveinNoVA reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stacey131 51 Posted May 30, 2012 6 weeks off...all paid. But could have gone back after 1 week 1 Ready2Live! reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
