post op time off from work

[Ashley_D 6]

I know everyone heals differently but just looking for some feedback with the sleeve how long until you were able to return to work? I have an office job?

I work in a dental office (business manager) I was sleeved on 10/15, I went back to work on 10/22

[alwaysvegas 702]

I took 2 weeks, though my company would have easily allowed longer. My recovery went surprising well. I was sleeved on a Monday, home on Wednesday, and clothes shopping all day on Friday.

I did take it very easy overall (no heavy lifting) and ensured I got all my liquids in. I was glad I had the time to get used to my new tummy. I was on liquids only during this time, so it was no problem and the shakes filled me up.

I did wear loose clothes (which I had plenty of) when I returned to work and took it easy there as well, which is easy enough at a desk job.

[tawnya71 37]

I had my surgery on a Tuesday and went back to work at my office job the next Monday, working about 5 hours a day, was pretty tired from it though.

[bearhugs1975 57]

I had surgery on Monday and went to work on Thursday. I have a desk job and purposely didn't schedule any appointments so I just sat and chilled.

[della street 213]

3 days later? or 10 days later?

[tardis76 50]

i took ten days off work. but i work in a cube. it's really up to how quick you heal. i was lucky and was bouncing around a few days after. but i hear others take much longer. also depends what else is being fixed in your surgery.

[bearhugs1975 57]

Mine was 3 days later. I basically told the doctor that I would be doing less at work than at home. He said that was fine, just had 10lb lifting limit. I am sure missing the grandbaby though he is already 14lbs and don't want to be tempted!