Gastric Bypass recovery

[Karlnjax 163]

Hi everyone! I would like to know what the longest any of you have heard anyone has been out of work after surgery. I will be having bypass surgery as well has a hernia fixed while they are in there. I have heard that it would not be out of the question to be out for around 6 weeks?

[OregonTeacher 63]

I was out for 4 weeks and have been back to work for a week. I truly wish that I could have had a little bit more time, but I'm doing okay. I am tired by the end of my day and come home and fall asleep for a little while. if you can take longer off without any problemsI would just to give yourself a solid recovery and a good footing in your new lifestyle. It was definitely easier to get my walking in when I was home all day.

[hellohealthy 32]

I will go back next week after 3 weeks off.

[pinkie1 36]

All up I'll have 5 weeks off.

[cpower100 36]

I am taking 4 wks in total but only bc my job is very physical. I am 10 days post op and if I had a desk job I could be back at work. I will say though that while I feel ok, I am glad to be home and on my own schedule to get the eating, timing, drinking, and exercise routine down pat.

[jennafah 81]

I only took 2 weeks off. I started back this week and it wasn't bad. Although when I get home, all I can do is fall asleep! Lol!

[Band07 374]

I had a mini bypass on Thursday and went back on Tuesday. Yes I was very tired but it was manageable.

[jennafah 81]

I had a mini bypass on Thursday and went back on Tuesday. Yes I was very tired but it was manageable.

What's a mini bypass?

[sparkles1971 47]

When I was in the hospital post op my nurse had the gastric bypass surgery 12 days before ?!? What the heck! She is a trooper!

[Band07 374]

I had a mini bypass on Thursday and went back on Tuesday. Yes I was very tired but it was manageable.

What's a mini bypass?

http://obesitycoverage.com/mini-gastric-bypass-the-good-bad-and-ugly/

[rnyryry 8]

I went back to school exactly one week after. It was hard, I was very tired and sitting was uncomfortable. I am currently 1.5 weeks out and feel pretty good, I am back to my daily activities. It depends on your pain tolerance and any complications that occurred. I could have done well with 2 full weeks off and been fine. I was clawing the walls during the one week but was still pretty tired after normal tasks like going to the bathroom. My side stitch is still tight so I have to be careful because it can get pretty sore with too much movement.