After Surgery Recovery

[ladyofdamage 3]

Hey all,

Its almost here @ midnight it will make 17days until I am sleeve. I just have a little problem. I have only 4 days off from work after surgery. Is that enough time off after surgery?

[Rainhaiter 10]

As a person who is 19 days out I feel that four days off of work is not nearly enough time to recuperate . Even with a sedentary job. I think you should be prepared to be off longer if you need.

[choppers1210 2]

I agree that you may need a little more time. I took off 2 weeks and that seemed perfect for me, not because u was in pain but I had to get used to my new tummy and eating and that was a huge adjustment for me. I also felt tired a lot so I knew there was no way I could return to work and not fall asleep at my desk. If you can only get 4 days I'm sure you wil make it thru but in my opinion your body needs a little more time to heal best if luck to you.

[scaredoftheunknown 95]

I took a week off and was fine. I agree you should plan on taking more time off just in case you don't feel with energy to go in.

[AdeptDreamer 104]

If I get sleeved Dec 17th, I am giving myself 3 weeks off until my classes resume.. I would love a whole summer break but you work with what you got Good Luck!

[Donedeal091212 5]

No way!! Even if u have no complications. It's so hard to get around and sleep. Don't do that to yourself.

[xlr8ahead 40]

I booked 2 wks off . But i went back after 1wk. I felt great .it depends on your job.and how good you feel after the surgery.and you wont know that untill you have it done?

[pparks3215 9]

I took 3 weeks. Remember we have a lot of new habits we need to learn.

[IrishEyes 59]

Part of the challenge is planning your intake schedule, too. I think the time off helps you get used to what you need, what works for you and taking time to listen to/figure out your new tummy. I am 10 days postop and took 2 weeks off, glad I did. Energy increases more each day, tho slowly some days. And I had no complications.