How long was everyone out of work?

[Band07 374]

I had surgery Friday at noon and went back on the Tuesday. It wasnt too bad, I was sore and exhausted that night but still managed to finish out the week. I also had my lap band of 6 years removed at the same time, the only place Iv had pain has been where they removed my port.

[fazekasr 30]

I was off for 9 days total only missed 4 days of work because of shift work left the hospital with no restrictions. My doctor told me if no complications he only gives 10 days out for any of his wls surgery s. I would suggest to start walking and moving a lot more it helps the healing. Good luck on your journey.

[Kieshart 73]

Surgery Wed, work Monday no problem.

[swmassey126 10]

Surgery Friday and back to work on Monday. I would suggest walking as much as possible in the hospital post surgery. I believe that helped the most in the early days of recovery.

[steffranco 45]

I think it just depends on what you do for a living. I'm a hairdresser and I took 2 and a half weeks. I felt great when I got back. Occasional back pain when I work too long without a break, but nothing I can't handle.

[valkyrea 41]

Had surgery 9/23, returning to work tomorrow 10/1.

[nyorker 67]

5 weeks off for me.. Lol

[Gina1010 86]

5 weeks off for me.. Lol

6 weeks for me. But I had 3 surgeries at the same time.

[rredrruby87 27]

5 weeks off for me.. Lol

Did you feel like you needed 5 weeks or did you just want more time?

[GlutenFreeSingleMom 22]

My doctor has me off 4-6 weeks

[Teenee Me 30]

My doc is telling me 6 weeks and since I'll get paid 100% while on short term disability, I'm taking the time off. I figure this will give me the chance to get used to my new eating and allow me to spend time with my kids. I work long hours normally.

[capriqua 13]

My doc is telling me 6 weeks and since I'll get paid 100% while on short term disability' date=' I'm taking the time off. I figure this will give me the chance to get used to my new eating and allow me to spend time with my kids. I work long hours normally.[/quote']

My surgery is scheduled for November 25th and I am taking six weeks off. Since I am getting paid 100% I figured why not.

[rredrruby87 27]

hmmm thats a thought short term disability...i wonder if i could get short term disability for 2 weeks?

[lotti 154]

One wk

[Steeks 4]

Having my surgery Oct. 8th and plan on taking 3 weeks.