Recovery time?

[tampa 55]

I know all people are different but I wanted to have an idea of when I could return to work after having the sleeve surgery.

I am 44. 5'6 289 lbs but actually very healthy otherwise. I travel for work and am wondering what my realistic expectations could be. Thanks

[ItsjustmeHQ 14]

my surgery was on monday .I was taking a week off but so far i think im might need a few more days. I'm still feeling kinda weak when im up to much and have some pain .even though im only a cashier at a car dealer ship and sit down most of the time i dont think i can make it yet hopefully i can go back by wednesday listen to your body it will give you all the answers you need ..

[mokee 588]

It took me about a month before I felt back to normal.

[BriDawn 79]

I went back to work after three weeks. I started feeling better after two weeks because that's when I was allowed to switch to soft foods, which really boosted my energy.

I'm four weeks out now and feel pretty much normal. I'll probably start my exercise classes in the next couple weeks as well.

[tampa 55]

Thank you so much for responding. It sounds like it is not all about pain energegy levels due to drastic change in diet?

[kulita 243]

Travel.... like in flying? If that is the case you may want to err on the side of caution and not fly for a month afterwards to reduce the possibility of blood clots forming.

[tampa 55]

Kulita. No flying. I drive about 3 1/2 hours for work however I was planning on doing the surgury in Mexico and would be flying to and from. I hope that does not cause complications. I see many people in here who do it. Thank you

[Lauradeh 6]

I flew to Mexico to have my surgery and had no problems on the flight back, even flew back a day early because I was so bored at the hospital. I went back to work after a week but wish I had waited two. Mostly because I was weak and tired.

[tampa 55]

Thank you for responding. Good information

[bmbrush413 124]

Kulita. No flying. I drive about 3 1/2 hours for work however I was planning on doing the surgury in Mexico and would be flying to and from. I hope that does not cause complications. I see many people in here who do it. Thank you

I was told no car trips more than 30 minutes for the first month...you might want to check with your surgeon. I was out for 3 weeks - school administrator, mainly a desk job.

[auntmissa1 39]

I went back to my desk job one week post op. I had a very easy recovery fortunately, but everyone is different.

[nanaspez 58]

Due to complications it took me about 4 mos before I felt ok. Everyone is different and every body reacts differently. Good luck and keep us posted

[stacyd 64]

I was sleeved on May 10th. 10 days post op and returned to work today! I am an office manager in a doctors office but I mainly sit down. I can honestly say that I should've waited a couple of more days. I'm tired and my upper back is hurting. I keep taking little walks around the halls. I can't wait to get home to rest!

[JProx 161]

I was able to do a 5 hour car trip 1 week post op and it was hard would not do it again.