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I'm having my sleeve surgery tomorrow. I told my job I will return back to work on the following Tues 3/31. Only 7 days off. I work at a desk so no chance of injury. Is this too soon? I know it depends on the individual but I wanted to see if there are others that only took a week off.

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I could have gone back in that time but I stayed out an extra few days. i was fine to go back but I was lucky and didnt have complications. Take its one day at a time If you cant go back just get written documentation from your surgeon to excuse you.

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I didn't go back to my desk job until 15 days post-op and I was still very very tired. I wasn't in any pain, but it was tough getting through the full day, because I felt so fatigued and run-down. Definitely turned a corner once I was able to start eating soft foods/purees (day 18) and get more calories in.

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! was sleeved on a Tuesday and i was back to work the following Monday, i have a desk job so i was fine!!!

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I only took 2 actual days off work. Had surgery on thursday. rested Friday, Sat, Sun. Worked from home Mon, tues, wed. Went back on Thursday.

I probably could have gone back Tuesday no problem.

I think you'll be fine. I do a desk job as well.

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Sleeved in a Thursday back to work Monday. Not a problem.

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I recommend taking off as much time as you can get. Recovery times vary alot as you'll read on here.

I took off two weeks, which I felt was perfect for me. In addition to resting up, it allowed me enough time to get used to my new sleeve. I was still on liquids the entire time, but I did get a feel for how much I could drink and how often.

I was afraid I'd want to snack with all the time off, but I really didn't. I was pretty much overjoyed at not feeling hunger.

I spent quite a bit of time walking and napping. My energy was good, but I still burned out easily, which is understandable after major surgery.

I also went clothes shopping for some clothes "down the road," which was really fun and also got my walking in at the mall.

Best of luck to you!

Edited by AlwaysVegas

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Quick follow up question if I can tag onto this post... I keep reading about food tolerance issues and I'm starting to worry. I go back to work next Monday, That's the day I start pureed food and I'm worried about what happens if you are out and find out you can't tolerate something you tried to eat? I'm not planning anything insane, I'll be making and taking food to work. BUT, what "happens" if you can't handle it? Is it going to be pain or is it going to be something embarrassing? :wacko:

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I was planning on taking a week because that's what the surgeon had said. Then when I had all my pre-op appointments, the PA said 2 weeks. I went ahead and put in for the second week and I'm going to see how I feel. I am an occupational therapist, so I will be on light duty, but it is still a lot of walking. 6000 steps at work is a low day for me. Some days I hit 10000 steps before I leave work.

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@@SouthernBelle69 - Honestly there's no way to predict. I am retired, but if I was working I could have easily returned to work in a week. I was pretty bored waiting to get cleared to returned to the gym.

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It really all depends on your recovery. I had my surgery on a Monday and was back at school the following Monday. I was fine. I wore my binder for support.

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I went back to work on the 7th day post-op as an RN in a busy unit for a 12 hour shift! and guess what... I was totally fine! Obvious no one can predict a serious complication, but barring anything like that. You will be fine. I honestly believe that my recovery was so great because I got back to "normal life" shortly after. Good luck to you! :D

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I have a desk job and did 7 days home post. I was tired the first week back but am fine now.

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Everyone is different u will have to wait and see my friend was fine days after I had a bad recovery took nearly four weeks to stand straight up and get outta bed alone but I'm great now and down 37lbs!!!!! Best of luck!!!

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I had surgery on Monday and returned to work the following Monday. I had a pretty easy recovery, sore and tired but no pain after the 3rd day. I was tired at the end of the day the first week back, but I think getting back to work helped me feel better faster.

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