blackie220 92 Posted April 29, 2013 Im having my sleeve in may.....everyone at work asks how long ill be out......i work at a grocery store...in the deli....standing lifting...putting loads away.....i tell them when ever dr..says its time....can you guys...give me...ur experience s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nainai32065 20 Posted April 29, 2013 I would say at least 4 weeks 2 blackie220 and JShaw reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelsan 117 Posted April 29, 2013 My doctor said I can not lift anything over ten pounds for 4 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsG 329 Posted April 29, 2013 My dr was a bit more strict and didn't want me lifting anything heavy (over 10lbs) til I was fully healed at 8 weeks. Check with your surgeon first tho. 1 blackie220 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackie220 92 Posted April 30, 2013 Thanks everyone....my deli manager asked me if i would be back...i. A couple of days...i laughed..and told her its surgery... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyBeth 127 Posted April 30, 2013 Take as long as your Dr. recommends and based on what you can afford! My surgeon says 3-4 weeks, but me being incredibly stubborn and not wanting to inconvenience others took a week and a half off of work! It was very stupid and I feel it has dragged out my recovery. 1 blackie220 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angelbabys 6 Posted April 30, 2013 Im having my sleeve in may.....everyone at work asks how long ill be out......i work at a grocery store...in the deli....standing lifting...putting loads away.....i tell them when ever dr..says its time....can you guys...give me...ur experience s I was trying to be all tough and said I would be back in 10 days lol ( I work in a hospital) I was out 4 weeks and I'm still on restrictions for 2 more weeks. 1 blackie220 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackie220 92 Posted April 30, 2013 They ask me...i just say......WHEN EVER DR..RELEASES ME.....I HAVE SICK LEAVE...AND.AFTER THAT DISABILITY KICKS IN... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites