How Long Before You Returned to Work?

[KellyLessBelly 31]

I work at a desk in an office. I am planning on returning to work a week after surgery. My boss is skeptical. Am I being realistic? Did anyone else go back to work that soon?

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

I was off 7 days then worked 1/2 days for three days. Returned full force at 2 weeks. I'm a family practice PA so stand and walk and talk a set a little...not strenuous but not exactly sedentary. The first 3 days were tough but in the end I think my recovery was so smooth because I was up and around and doing so much . If your doc says you can do it, then you can do it!!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 204.2

[mskami77 295]

I was off 7 days then worked 1/2 days for three days. Returned full force at 2 weeks. I'm a family practice PA so stand and walk and talk a set a little...not strenuous but not exactly sedentary. The first 3 days were tough but in the end I think my recovery was so smooth because I was up and around and doing so much . If your doc says you can do it' date=' then you can do it!!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 204.2[/quote']

Did you have any lifting restrictions? I have s desk job but occasionally I have to move around and lift things. I'm hoping to only take 2 weeks off.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Did you have any lifting restrictions? I have s desk job but occasionally I have to move around and lift things. I'm hoping to only take 2 weeks off.

I had a 10 pound restriction for 6 weeks.

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 204.2

[ElleG 394]

I was off work 6 weeks, I think I needed 8. Lol

I was unlucky and had lots of pain after so I was in the hospital a week and in the bed the next 5 weeks. I went to the doc and tried to get up and walk as much as possible but it was rough for me.

[terry1118 1,274]

I work at a desk in an office. I am planning on returning to work a week after surgery. My boss is skeptical. Am I being realistic? Did anyone else go back to work that soon?

I was out 2 1/2 weeks but could have gone back after 1 1/2. The only thing that I had trouble with was I developed a troublesome rash that made it very uncomfortable to wear anything but a loose dress.

When I did go back I had no problems at all. I work in a bank and was cleared to work with no restrictions. When you go back is very dependent upon you and your situation. Your general health, recovery, complications, how you feel, what your work duties are, etc - all these things vary from person to person and affect when you can return to work. Allow for the maximum amount of time - you can always go back sooner if you're up to it.

[Crkrjax76 76]

I also plan on going back in a week. I work for a law firm and I'm the only secretary for two attorneys. Nobody else to do my job while I'm gone.

[OCDanielle 1]

I had my surgery July 10, 2013 and returned to work the 16th. I have a desk job and had no issues at all. I could've gone back sooner if needed to be honest. After first days the air in my shoulders settled and only issue was being a bit tired. I'm sill doing great, haven't thrown up even once, no dumping, no issues (knock on wood). Good luck to you!

[Chelle 59]

I am planning about a week off also- hoping for no problems. Good luck to you!!