Help! Can I do this? Planning on taking only 7 days off work...

[pinkbunies 359]

I was sleeved on October 22nd. I flew out of Tulsa on Tuesday the 21st, surgery on the 22nd, flew home on Friday the 24th and I went back to work on the 27th. Everyone is different. You'll find yourself going to sleep a little bit earlier. It's 9:38 right now and I'm ready to pass out.

[juls0102 33]

I am also a teacher. I only took of 7 school days and I was fine. I could have gone back a day or so early but didn't want to push myself. The first 2 days were rough with nausea but everyday after has been better than the day before. I am 4 weeks out. =) Good luck to you! You will do great!!!

[bikrchk 1,313]

I went back to the office after 1 week, but I have a desk job. One where I can work form home if needed. I had a relatively easy recovery, never took narcotics, single night hospital stay, etc., but not everyone's experience is the same. Some are like me, some folks have nausea and extreme fatigue, some have complications that extend their recovery. You won't know how YOU will react until the time comes. My advice is plan for the worst and hope for the best.

[fabtoys 6]

I had my surgery 10/21 and took it easy for about 5 days . Internal pain was only 2 days for me with liquid pain killer . I'm an Auto Transport truck driver and I have to load up and climb around the trailer and lots of walking. I did a load one week after surgery and only had a little incision area pain. So it's a very physical demanding jobs and I feel great. Definitely it's different for everyone.

[mimi121880 33]

I was out 2 weeks, I went back but I was so exhausted.Now I'm off for the next 5 days