How soon did you return to work?

[cdixon99 5]

I had surgery on a Tuesday and went back to work the following Monday. I also have a desk job.

[JerseyCityGal 231]

I was sleeved this past Monday (the 16th) and I have to be back at work this coming Monday (the 23rd).

I feel so weak, I don't know how I am going to manage.

[Sassypants92201 76]

I am a server and I went back 5 days after my surgery. It was super busy and it was fine. I was actually happy to be at work and out of the house for a couple days.

[Fluffnomore 1,235]

I'm an idiot, but I was approving copy in the hospital room the day of surgery! (Fortunately, it was fine.)

I work from home, so I started answering emails and stuff right away. My surgery was on a Thursday, and by Monday I was more or less back in the routine.

I had an event two weeks after the surgery. That was a bit tough…almost 6 hours of a silent auction and dinner, but it was fine. (The catering company heated my Soup. No big deal.) I also had to go down to someone's office for a two hour meeting about a week post-op. I was tired by the end of the meeting, but it was okay.

[Juba 19]

I think everyone heals differently, I couldn't imagine taking a month plus off?! I would've gone mental. But I do work an office job so that makes a difference.

I had my surgery Thursday April 17th in Mexico, flew home on Sunday. I was back at my desk on Tuesday morning and I would've been back on Monday but it was a long weekend. LOL! I brought my heating pad and used it for 2-3 days for maybe an hour if I felt achy but I never took or needed any painkillers once I left the hospital. had no issues with energy etc and life went on as normal.

[playlikeworldchamps 595]

had sleeve on a Wednesday. went home on Thursday. I went back to work Monday working from home for 5 days then back in office following Monday. I commute to NY 2 hours each way 2 days per week. I work at desk job. yes there was some pain at incision and fatigue but otherwise was fine.

[karen44 24]

Cleared to go back week 2 but was ready after week one.

[AllisonKara 46]

It should not be much of a problem to go back to your normal life in 7-10 days.But as you say that you have a desk job,for that you will have to sit for hours at a stretch.Therefore you should take it a little easy before you return to work.Walking around and then resting in between is going to be the need of the hour therefore you will have to be very careful in the initial days and follow the instructions given by the surgeon.

[Scylla 106]

My surgery was on Wednesday and I returned to work 2 weeks to the day after surgery.

[yllwrose 30]

My job pays me for up to 6 weeks. So i took the full 6. The surgery takes more out of you then you would think. My Dr says that he usually recommends nothing shorter than 2 weeks. But listen to your body....it will tell you when you're ready

[msfitn2014 248]

My dr approved me for 3 weeks..i had my surgery on a Wed and honestly I could have went back that Monday...i took my 3 weeks to rest, get used to my new stomach and find me a excercise and food routine...I have a desk job and the heaviest thing I pick up is a pencil..

[fat_free 463]

I feel spoiled, I was off for 4 weeks as per my doctors requirements. It was ideal. Although, I did not have any complications - it did give me the opportunity to get started on regular foods and tracking etc. it was ideal for me

[sassybrat 0]

Returned 4 days after surgery.

[SummerWheeler 8]

I took two full weeks off. I'm glad I did. I got the flu one week after surgery. I think if all went well I could have gone back after one week. I was on a lifting restriction of 15 pounds for 4 weeks. I felt good when I went back to work and had to remind myself of the lifting restriction. Good luck!

[livvsmum 2,369]

Mainly desk job for me. I took 2 weeks off, but could have used three. I was just exhausted upon my return more than anything.