alrsr28 7 Posted October 22, 2013 Want to know how early everyone went back to work after sleeve. I drive trucks and trying to figure out how soon I can go back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PdxMan 4,292 Posted October 22, 2013 Sleeved on Friday, back half day on Wednesday, full time following Monday. Desk job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny in Here 83 Posted October 22, 2013 Sleeved on Monday back to work on Wednesday. Desk job, from home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2Big2Skate 328 Posted October 22, 2013 If your job is physical I'd be real careful and talk it over with the surgeon. Even pulling yourself up into the cab might pop something loose. You have to think of all the little movements you take for granted. For me to work, I have to drop off and pick up at daycare. And their parking lot is a nightmare, so I have to carry my daughter. There's no way I can do that until probably 6 weeks out. Some other things to think about while on the road: Can you fix your liquids easily? Can you walk regularly? What if you get naseous while driving? If you needed immediate care, how far from your surgeon's team would you be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alrsr28 7 Posted October 22, 2013 Thx for all the advice. Those are some things ghat I didn't thing about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlutenFreeSingleMom 22 Posted October 22, 2013 I drive Charter Bus and my doctor took me off work for 6 weeks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guthsj 28 Posted October 22, 2013 Im a nurse and took off the full 6 weeks as advised by my MD. Im so glad I did, started to feel almost back to normal, got a eating and exercising routine started which I feel made things easier to flow back into the hectic worklife. Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Diamond 45 Posted October 22, 2013 I drive public transit in chgo I slvd 8/6 /13 Went bk 9/11 /13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelsi 107 Posted October 22, 2013 I'm direct care staff and was out for four weeks. I usually do a two person transfer for one of my clients, so the 15lb weight limit of lifting kept me out longer than I had hoped! I went back yesterday and I feel great, though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sararn74 6 Posted October 23, 2013 I'm a nurse, I'm on week 5 and will return to work without restrictions after full 6 weeks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites