Teachers and Time Off

[marbelvsg 132]

To all of the teachers out there. How long did you stay out of work? Since we are on our feet all day and have to be "on" at all times, I am worried that I will be too weak for a while, especially during the liquids stage. What did you do?

[Newme2015yes 5]

I had mine right before winter break, so I was off 3 weeks. I think I would have been able to go back after 2 weeks. Plan on doing nothing else, as you will be exhausted. I'm about six weeks out now, and feel like I am starting to have somewhat more energy....I started exercising this week and it felt great.

[Chubbyklink 18]

I had mine over winter break as well. I think I would have been fine at 2 weeks, just tired.

[bluesclues 49]

I got mine over summer break and it was great because I had a lot of time to heal and get the post op diet done with it. Def need a few weeks imo

[sweetie716 270]

I took a week before Christmas break for a total of three weeks. It was nice to have the time, but I think I'd have been ok after 2- I was feeling awesome within a couple days, but it is a big job to get Protein and fluids in for that first couple weeks after surgery. I have worked out before school ever since going back and I feel really good. I do tend to fall asleep around 830 or. 9 each night, but I am getting up at 4 or 430 every day to exercise.

Good luck!

[Totoro 66]

I think I might take sick leave... I don't really want to waste my school holidays recuperating. Plus, my own kids will be at school too, won't have to worry about amusing them at the same time.

[aidansmom 12]

I actually had it done aug 13th and was back for meetings and school by the 23rd. I was nervous because I reach kindergarten but managed:)

[Georgiagirl27 17]

I had mine during our February break. Surgery was on Saturday. Flew home Tuesday and went back to work Monday. I was really tired those first few days back. I teach second grade so I couldn't really do much teaching those first couple of days. I hate to admit it but I just gave mostly busy work and tried to take it easy. I didn't tell anyone about my surgery so that's why I didn't take any time off.

[Totoro 66]

Yeah I teach high school so easier to be less mobile than with smaller kids. However, my classroom is on the second floor and I'm up and down those stairs several times a day which is what I'm more concerned about.

[pato_3472 6]

I teach high school. I am scheduled for Feb. 9th (I am taking that week off) and I am planning on going back to work after February vacation, so I only took one week off from work. Hope everything works out as planned! Best of luck!

[Engteacher 158]

I am aiming for the second week of June.

[mchap25 65]

Hoping to have mine a few days before Spring Break and then taking off a few days after Break for a total of 2 weeks.

[Spooney 15]

I was sleeved the week before Christmas, which gave me 3 weeks off. I had a tough recovery for the first couple of weeks, and By the times I went back to work, I was tired but able to teach. I didn't tell anyone I had WLS (said I had a "feminine issue" that needed surgery), and no one is the wiser. Good luck with your WLS journey!

[marbelvsg 132]

Thank you all for responding. I just received my date. It is February 16. I am off that week and will then take two more weeks.

[Kramer17 31]

I had my surgery and was back to work "PD" week the following week. It was do-able but ever so often I would feel a sharp pain in my gut and need to step out for a breather.