zimazoom 3 Posted January 6, 2015 Can anyone tell me what your recovery time was with the sleeve? From day of surgery until you felt you could go back to work (if a desk job)? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elode 8,093 Posted January 6, 2015 And I had 0 complications. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted January 6, 2015 Two weeks for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgard1916 33 Posted January 6, 2015 I do hair which is a physically demanding job. On your feet for hours at a time. I was back in 3 weeks. I have had an amazing experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CheleLynn45 615 Posted January 6, 2015 Honestly I could have gone back at 2 weeks, I work part time. But I took off the 4 weeks the doc wrote me out for, and an additional week. I am lucky that I could take the time off. I really enjoyed the extra time to get used to my eating/drinking and gym routine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillgirly 228 Posted January 6, 2015 I was off for two weeks. Probably could have gone back sometime that second week if I had to, but was glad to have the extra time to rest/adjust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LezzieLez 180 Posted January 6, 2015 I had my surgery in Mexico on a Wednesday and went back to work on Monday. I had no energy and honestly wished I had taken off an additional week. I made it through the week - going to sleep as soon as i stepped in my house. I wasn't keeping up with my Water and food intake as I should've because I was so occupied with work. If you can, do at least 2 weeks. If not, try your best to keep up with the Protein, Vitamins, and Water. You will need it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyssJones 84 Posted January 6, 2015 I was off for three weeks (thank God for Christmas break). I came back to work yesterday and although I was a bit tired driving home, I made it through a busy day fairly well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livvsmum 2,369 Posted January 6, 2015 I went back to work at 2 weeks. I didn't have any complications during surgery or recovery. It was fine, but I was TOTALLY exhausted. I probably could have used 1 more week off. In reality it took probably 6 weeks until I felt 100% back to full strength. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punky1 1 Posted January 7, 2015 I'm am a week out today. Couldn't imagine going back this week really. I am a critical care nurse working night shift. My job is physically demanding. Hoping to have at least three weeks off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ORsleeveMom 5 Posted January 7, 2015 I took two weeks off, and I am glad I did. I work a desk job but having to sit in the same upright position for 8 hours a day has made my largest incision sore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ELI.p.m 44 Posted January 7, 2015 Wow !! Congratz to all that went to work right after surgery. I am a stay at home mom, it took me about 2 weeks to recoup well enough to take my kids to School in the CAR! ... I guess everyone's diff ... 4 weeks to actually get out the house. 7 weeks out since yesterday, If I eat my Protein and Water I have more energy than before surgery. Eat the wrong stuff I feel weak and sleepy ALLDAY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites