How Long Should I Expect To Be Off Work?

[kristikay 60]

I am curious how long most people need to be off work after surgery, I don't have a desk job, I need to be able to stand and to some lifting although I can limit the amount for awhile.

[ready4change77 88]

My Dr & nurse both said a month or so, I'm did short term disability... I'm 6 days post-op & I can tell I will need it.. Everyone's body is different some I've heard go back after 2 weeks but it really depends on your body... Good luck to you...

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[justbeth 18]

My surgery on a Wednesday and in my mind I'm going to work on Tuesday...but body willing...

[ready4change77 88]

Your having surgery next Wed & am I understanding you to say your going back to work the following Tuesday??? Good luck... I haven't heard if any one going back that quick but everyone's body is different...

My story in short I was sleeved 9/12 & had intentions of goin home the next day but due to some serious side incision pain I stayed an extra night... The Dr also repaird a hiatal hernia during the surgery... Overall the surgery went well but my body is in no ways ready to go back to work after just having it last Wed...

Excited for you, did you have to do a pre-op diet & if so goes that goin???

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[pandee04 5]

I'm 2 weeks post-op tomorrow and feel like I can go back to work. It's an environment that requires a lot of walking and standing with very minimal lifting. I do think it really depends on how quickly your body heals though. Good luck!