How long to recoup after surgery?

[mommyjamie 83]

Am doing this during my spring break from nursing school. I HAVE to be back 1 wk post op. No heavy lifting or anything. How should I expect to feel? I've had 4 csection a and recovered really good from them. What about sex? When can we resume post op?

[HHHappy 225]

Every one is different. I could have gone back to work in one week but not sure everyone could.

[re14768 72]

I work in a hospital, with some patients lifting. .Doctor office recommend 4wks..I really wish I could take 6wk..I want to learn my new way of eating before returning to work..especially working 12 hrs shift and nights..and I need a break from that place. .lol

[mollz007 60]

I took 2 weeks off work, but probably could have gone back at a week. My job is pretty active though so I just wanted to play it safe. Sounds like you should be fine. As far as sex, I was so not in the mood for the first couple weeks. I think maybe it was week 3. The nurses said I could have sex as soon as I was ready.

[jujubslim 95]

I'm close to 2 weeks post op now, I think I could handle work if I had to but it would be hard. I get tired easy and my abdomen is still pretty tender. I can't twist or bend over and touch the ground.

[SuperFab 689]

I've had 2c-sections, a vaginal delivery, my gallbladder removed and a tubal ligation... My sleeve was the worst surgery I've ever had as far as pain and recuperation. I just knew it would be a breeze and it wasn't. It's different for everyone.

[lammy1383837871 4]

I've had 2c-sections, a vaginal delivery, my gallbladder removed and a tubal ligation... My sleeve was the worst surgery I've ever had as far as pain and recuperation. I just knew it would be a breeze and it wasn't. It's different for everyone.

I so agree. I had 3 c-sections and a radical hysterectomy and the sleeve surgery was by far rougher. I had convinced myself it would be a breeze but I was so wrong. That being said, I am 2 months post-op, 42 pounds lost and if needed I would do it again in a heartbeat. No regrets at all, just wasn't prepared for the recovery. I took 3 weeks off work and was ready at that point to go back, just a little tired. Good luck.

[SuperFab 689]

I so agree. I had 3 c-sections and a radical hysterectomy and the sleeve surgery was by far rougher. I had convinced myself it would be a breeze but I was so wrong. That being said, I am 2 months post-op, 42 pounds lost and if needed I would do it again in a heartbeat. No regrets at all, just wasn't prepared for the recovery. I took 3 weeks off work and was ready at that point to go back, just a little tired. Good luck.

Oh, I may have come across like I regretted it, but I'm with you 100%. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!!!

April

[AmyV 82]

I worked from home starting 4 days after surgery and that was a huge mistake. I wasn't getting up from the desk often enough and the healing of the muscle and flesh at the larger incision ended up healing too tight. I ended up having to re-tear the healed area so it wasn't so tight. (Hard to explain) Went back to the office after 3.5 weeks op but have a timer set on my computer so I get up ever 15 minutes and walk. Pain was miserable but I could have prevented by being more conscious at home.

[mommyjamie 83]

Getting up a not usually an issue for me in school. So I am really really hoping that all heals well.