How long in hospital and off work?

[erachellem 4]

I was home the same day and went back to my normal life 3 days later

[mskami77 295]

This was my first major surgery and I was fine when it came to pain and mobility but boy was I exhausted! I recently tossed my full bottle of pain meds from almost 2 years ago. I didn't need them except maybe twice but I was tired until I started my B12 shots and my other supplements. I went back to work after 2 weeks but my boss kicked me out and I took another week off because I was still dehydrated and tired. My brain wouldn't function. I think it depends on the type of work and how active you are during the day.

Side note. I had 4 kids, ranging from kindergarten to senior in high school when I had my surgery so it was work plus family obligations. You have to include it all.

Edited September 25, 2015 by mskami77

[ccdomaika 12]

I was in the hospital for two days sms off work for a total of 10. I work in am office and had the option of working from home for a week. I only missed 6 actual work days

[TMG1980TMG 136]

My surgery is on 9/29- RNY

My surgeon requires 2 nights minimum in hospital.

I am nurse with a very physically demanding job- 12 hour overnight shifts with little time to drink or even pee!

I am planning on taking 6 weeks off because I can-- I want to have time to focus on healing and getting diet on track before the busy everyday life starts back up! I have three weeks PTO/extended illness time, I can get STD after the 30 day waiting period.. I also have a lot of training I can do at ill pay at home to make up for the 4th week with out any pay.

My sister had sleeve surgery 4 months ago- she took off 4 weeks and wished she had a little longer- she was tired when she went back. She is a nurse on the floor as well!

I think it depends on your job, eh?!

Edited September 26, 2015 by TMG1980TMG

[The Candidate 3,215]

My surgeon requires a longer hospital stay than most for all of his patients. I went in on a Wednesday and was discharged on a Saturday.

I took the full six weeks off, not only to heal but to adjust to a whole new digestive system, and way of life.

My pain was very minimal, and my surgery was complication free. But the accompanying exhaustion is real, and I was taking daily naps right up until I went back to work.

If I'd been forced to though, I probably could of gone back to work in a week, but it would have been draining. I would suggest you take as much time off as you have available. Good luck!

[Tssiemer1 549]

I wish I could 6 weeks off. Hell even 3 or 4 weeks. :-/ it'd be great to be eating puréed food when I go back to work but I just can't take the time off. That's not how my job works lol.

[TMG1980TMG 136]

You can't take FMLA?

[rnwrny 15]

I stayed one night, went home late in the day my second day. I took 4 weeks off and I needed it all. But I'm a nurse so I'm always on my feet and moving so that makes a difference. The pain in my abs/core made it difficult to bend over and get things for 3 to 4 weeks.

[Tssiemer1 549]

I mean I can but I'm the only person in my position. :-/

God luck to you all though!

[April83 0]

The average hospital stay is 2 nights however you are required to drink a certain amount of liquid in an hour and if you can't they will not let you go home. I had mine 3 days ago and am still in the hospital because I have not been able to I just feel too full.

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[waterwoman 179]

I was in the hospital 1 night and planned to take 4 weeks off work. There were complications, 2 more hospitalizations and a 2nd surgery. Ended up taking 6 weeks off work. I have a desk job, but the real problem was mental, not physical. Just fuzzy brain after the 2 surgeries/anesthesias. (I'm also down 31 pounds in 6 weeks!)

Best of luck to you!

[Tssiemer1 549]

I was in the hospital one night. Planned to return to work at after 2 weeks. I have some complications and hospitalizations. I ended up returning after 6 weeks.

[April83 0]

I ended up going home after 4 days. I unfortunately got readmitted 12 days after the surgery for dehydration and complications with c diff that i caught while in the first time

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[Shrinkinqtpi 202]

@@erachellem I hope to be like you!!!

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[tbott 15]

I'm now planning on having the RNY. How long are you usually in the hospital and then home and off work? I was told that some people can go back to work within 2 weeks. I need to plan my vacation/sick leave. I'm just starting the process and haven't a doctor yet. Also I've had a C section and open hysterectomy so I'm used to pain. My sister in law wants to come and stay with me a few days to help out. Would that be necessary?

5 days in the hospital and two weeks off work for me.