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I was out for two weeks and was tired for the first few days back and fine after that. Only bad part was a bus commute so was in pain when the bus hit a pot hole.. I have an office job so probably easier transition than nursing.

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Don't like my job and STRONGLY DISLIKE management who show favoritism to his "quote unquote wink wink" I don't date the lady on my team...

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During the seminar the doctor said he only gives 2 wks off..he said no one requires more than that off..that's ridiculous! Everyone recovers differently. Especially healthcare workers. If I have to beg him I will ask him for 3-4 wks off. .since I'm also in healthcare.

what a meanie! Jeez

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I am an ultrasound tech in a busy hospital and I needed 6 weeks off work before going back to push a heavy machine and patients on gurneys. At week 3 I had a bout of vertigo that took a while to resolve - turns out I needed to eat more than 800 calories per day to have a clear fog free brain and the physical stamina to do my job. It took me 6 weeks to "dial in" my routine and I am glad I had the time. It is much easier to find your groove if you aren't also worried about going back to work!

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my surgeon recommends 3-4 weeks, I am also a busy nurse.

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For your job, 3 weeks is probably good.

I work a desk job and telecommute full time, so I was able to rest during the day - you don't have that luxury.

I was sleeved on a Thursday and worked 1/2 days the following week, again, a desk job from home. The following week I worked full days, but got tired easily - I was also walking about 30-45 minutes per day.

By week 3 I was fairly normal, but got tired easily.

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I have a desk job and went back in two weeks...I am forced to walk from our parking garage to my office which is quite a track....I was tired and winded after, which I never was before. Take a least 3 if you can would be my suggestion. Best of luck to you!

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I have a desk job and was off for 6 glorious weeks! I took FMLA and my employer has short term disability at 100%. I was quite fatigued the first couple of weeks; glad I could nap at my leisure. :)

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Sleeved on 2/4. Was released back to work today but have gotten two snow days!!! . I have a desk job as well.

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Sleeved on 2/4. Was released back to work today but have gotten two snow days!!! . I have a desk job as well.

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6 weeks. Physically I would have been able to go sooner. But my Doc wants you off so you can get all your fluids and nutrition in. He says it easy to get busy and forget to drink.

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I am just over a week post op and my surgeon said 4-6 weeks. I told him I would like to go back much sooner so he said we will see how I am doing after 2 weeks. His reason for the 4-6 weeks is not necessarily because of healing time but because he said I have to take the time to learn how to eat with my new tummy. I only arranged for 2.5 weeks off from work so hopefully that will work well for me.

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I'm also a nurse, in a desk job. Also I'm single, so I have no responsibilities other than myself and my 2 small dogs when I'm home. That's a big factor you'll need to consider in figuring out what you will be able to do when, post-op.

My surgery was on a Wednesday, and I was fortunate in that I did not experience fatigue to any significant degree after the first few days post op. I went back to work the following Wednesday. I did ok, but in hindsight it would have been better to take 2 more workdays off and return Monday. Not because of fatigue, but because I was a lot more interested in the changes happening with my body and dealing with my new diet than in doing my job.

I agree with others that given how active your job is, three weeks sounds good. Or if you have the luxury, 4 weeks.

Another factor to consider is how bored or stressed you might be if you stay at home longer. I can stay home for weeks and not be bored, but not everyone can.

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We have no "light duty" and I am a medical provider so I need to hit the ground running when I get back (our patient census runs around 150 general medicine patients) so I am taking 5-6 weeks off. I have the PTO/short-term disability and FMLA so I am taking advantage of it and my doc is cool with that.

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