Back to work- WHEN?

[sleevemeup 41]

I have changed my surgery from VSG to RNY. I am wondering how long everyone was off work? Or, when you felt like you could have returned. And what do you do??

I am going in on Valentines Day and I have a desk job. I have taken 2 weeks.

[erikaloftin 62]

Is it Laproscopic or open? My Dr told me 2 weeks off work. 2 weeks light duty for laproscopic. She told me 4 weeks off, then 2 weeks light duty for open.

[sleevemeup 41]

Thanks! That's kind of what I expected. I will be laproscopic.

[erikaloftin 62]

Me too! When is your surgery date?

[worm2872 635]

Let me say two weeks for a desk job is ok but if you can take more time, take it. It's not how you feel it's getting the food and Water In. It can be a challenge. Good luck!

[MalyssaSue 65]

I went back to work 1 week later. I was feeling and didn't want to be home.

[sleevemeup 41]

Me too! When is your surgery date?

February 14th! I have changed procedures, (because of insurance), rescheduled 2 times and finally it's here. I'm having a bunch of different emotions! I guess it will be crazy after with the hormone rollercoaster....lol

[mom2lucky (suznc) 81]

I took 6 weeks off because I could under FMLA & I'm so glad I did. I got so tired after the 3rd week & it was better to come to work when I wasn't as overwhelmed by food management. My doc likes for his patients to be out 4 weeks if they can (lap procedure) but will write for less if the pt needs to get back sooner. He had no problem with 6 weeks - seemed really happy I could be out that long.

[Sheddingtummy 14]

I was off two (today was my first day back). I felt physically able to return a couple days ago, but after today I have identified the challenge of focusing on work and food/liquid requirements- it is a challenge!

[snow25 188]

I returned to work after 2 weeks and was fine. I found it harder to get all my Water and Protein in when I first went back to work, but now I'm golden. Good luck.

[perezhe1 8]

I was feeling ok after 2 weks but took 1 month ....i was able to concentrate on my proper post op diet ..taking my time preparing my meals and taking my time to eat....which is so important the first month.

[Luck13 2]

I went back to work today, just one week after surgery. I have a desk job but getting up and down often made me a little sore by the end. Hardest part was seeing what everyone was eating and what bog portions they ate. Being distracted I drank a full 8oz of a Protein shake plus applesauce and way overdid it. Feeling passes in 40 minutes but still a good learning of what to pay attention to.

Overall glad I went in and started normal life again- then again it's my personal preference to always be working and on the go so do what feels right for you.

[yipck 1]

I had laprascopic gastric bypass and returned to work in 6 days. I own and operate 3 restaurants.

[kristy3k 1,133]

I had laprascopic gastric bypass and returned to work in 6 days. I own and operate 3 restaurants.

Yuck... how hard has that been. I just cant even imagine. I took 6 weeks off because I had the time and was FMLA protected. Glad I did... helped me heal and get all my requirements in.

[Jilllorraine 62]

I had surgery on Friday, home Saturday, back to work half days Wednesday. Full days Monday. I had taken 2 weeks off but didn't use it. I am one that can not just sit at home. I also have a desk job somewhat.. I was a little sore but I was much worse if I sat around or laid around at home. I had to be standing or walking around or every muscle in me tightened up and made me much worse. Everyone is different! Listen to your body and don't over do it.