Time off work?

[readinva 10]

Hello all! I submitted my paperwork on Feb 2 and was approved Feb 3 to remove my lapband and get sleeved! So excited! I'm am an instructional coach at a school and am hoping that the week I have for spring break will be enough to recover. I've been exercising everyday to try to get my body in better shape so I'll recover faster. How long did you take off work??

[fit4life123 108]

Congrats! I took off two weeks but had an additional third before I was put back on the schedule. It just depends on how you feel.

[cindyh95 21]

Check with your surgeon also. Mine wouldn't clear me for 2 weeks. I thought it would be my choice but it was his. His nurse said that was standard for him.

[LSF 264]

I'm currently in my 2 weeks off for revision surgery

[Jenngf5 95]

My dr said 2-4 weeks. I took 3. Depends on job, I sit all day but still took the extra week and glad I did. First day back was today. It's amazing how much a week makes you heal.

[Justajenn 65]

I had the surgery on a Friday and was back to work on Wednesday. I'm a RN in the hospital and work 13 hours. The girls I worked with did my lifting for me and it all went good. The first day was a breeze but the next day I woke up and felt like a did a bazillion crunches. I was a bit more tired that shift but made it through fine.

[happychic80 58]

I pretty much used all my paid time off for pre-op appointments/procedures, and I didn't really want to lose any pay. I had my surgery on a Tuesday and went back to work half a day that Friday (desk job) then Full time the following week. I was one of the fortunate ones that had no pain though. Best of luck!!!

[elravienne 0]

6 weeks as I have a very physical job. Doc only cleared me to lift 5 lbs to 4 weeks and up to 10 lbs up to 6 weeks..after that good to go.

[Addawn 81]

I initially took two weeks off, then opted to telework for 2. I only took off 1 week and am teleworking for 3. I want to get over the digestive issues (the runs) and be tolerating solid food before I go back.

[Shrinking_mountain 16]

I am an elementary teacher and I was sleeved last Wednesday and went back to work this Monday. I have no regrets. It has forced me to move around and stay busy and I feel great. I'm so glad I didn't take off more time as an educator you know we don't get many days! One of my closest friends, also a teacher, is getting her sleeve on 3/13, the Friday before spring break.

[Andrea Barnes Douglas 25]

I'm heading back to work Thursday. 7 days since surgery. I still have gas pain not to bad tho. My job isn't physically I'm my own boss .. So if I start feeling off or out of sorts I will just come home. I guess it depends on you.. I'm not one for sitting still lol .. My gf had 3 weeks off but she needed it so yes it depends on you. Only you know your body ????

[thick2thin 33]

I'm having my procedure done next Wednesday and I only took off for two weeks. My off time starts on Monday the 16th. Having surgery on the 18th. And going back to work on March 2nd.

[Swampdoggie 477]

I took 2 weeks off and then 3/4 time for 2 weeks.

[whirlwen 65]

I am currently unemployed and planned my surgery to take advantage of some time off before beginning my job search. I am three days out and feel like I could probably go to work (if I had a job!) after a week or so. My question is, how do you deal with having a drain when you return to work? My drain is bulky and shows under my shirt and is constantly pulling down my clothing. Plus, I am terrified of getting it caught on something!