bhopeful 33 Posted September 18, 2015 How long did it take you to recover from sleeve surgery? How did you feel and when did you get back to work and what kind of work do you do because obviously most sedentry jobs would be easier to get back to quicker. (My job is a mixture, both sedentary as well as lifting and carrying equipment). Just so I can get a sense of when I can get back to work. I know everyone is different but just wondering what other people's experiences have been. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emiko_oz 62 Posted September 18, 2015 Surgery 9/11 ( home same day ) Work 9/14 Operations Manager No lifting for 2 weeks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted September 18, 2015 I was back at work after two weeks. I was still very tired. The first two days I went home mid-afternoon because I couldn't get through the whole day. My job is relatively sedentary. I wasn't allowed to lift anything over 8 lbs for 3-4 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kranky813 477 Posted September 19, 2015 I have 5 weeks off total. I am so glad I have the time! I have a desk job so no heavy lifting but lots of talking and lots of stress. I am 4 weeks out and took a 3.5 hour nap today because I felt like I was going to fall asleep standing up. Everyone is different, don't try to compare yourself to others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tssiemer1 549 Posted September 19, 2015 Uuuuuugh. I talked to someone I work with who had a Gastric bypass and she said I'd need at least 3 weeks off. I was hoping to go back in one. I have a desk job but a lot of client contact and stress sometimes. Uuuuuuuuuuuugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhopeful 33 Posted September 19, 2015 Uuuuuugh. I talked to someone I work with who had a Gastric bypass and she said I'd need at least 3 weeks off. I was hoping to go back in one. I have a desk job but a lot of client contact and stress sometimes. Uuuuuuuuuuuugh. That is what I am worried about, I have a lots of clients that rely on me and no one else I can do my work. It's going to be difficult to take time off work because my clients need the job done. That's why I'm trying to get a sense of the range of time that each person takes off even though I know it is individual I at least need to have an idea of what the general range is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hello new me 153 Posted September 19, 2015 I took 2 1/2 weeks off of work. I needed every day of it. I work as a Nurse Manager at a busy hospital. My supposed desk job has me walking 5,000 steps per day. I am almost 7 weeks out now. The first week back at work was rough, but it has gotten easier each week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PamInWA 21 Posted September 19, 2015 I went back this past week after two weeks off (surgery 8/31). I have a stressful but sedentary office job and a huge commute. I did just fine all week but by today I was wiped out and left a couple hours early. I actually worked from home 3 days the second week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdhaddox 118 Posted September 19, 2015 Pam, same surgery date and I did the same thing. So happy today is Friday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenmommy25 24 Posted September 19, 2015 I work in a busy OR and i requested 2weeks off for my post-op recovery. I'm really hoping that's enough time. I'm going to do everything I can to work myself everyday and get my strength up to go back to work. Wish me luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AngelaWilliamsMD 290 Posted September 19, 2015 I work as a physician and took 6 weeks off. I factored in the physical fatigue, mental fatigue, and overall malaise into my decision. Besides, if I had to run to a Code Blue or perform CPR I wouldn't have been in the proper physical shape to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkinOnMe 596 Posted September 19, 2015 I am a middle school teacher. I was back in my classroom 2 weeks after surgery. Probably could have done it after one, but already had the substitute & would have been more trouble to undo the paperwork. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizcan 77 Posted September 19, 2015 I was back to my desk job after a week but did have to take the next day off as I was exhausted. Then just took each day as it came. It was really tiring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newmebithebypass 713 Posted September 19, 2015 I only work part time I am hoping to be back after a week I work in a small office we only have 7 employees so I'm needed but they can get by without me for a bit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KathyRS 29 Posted September 19, 2015 I was back at work part-time after 1 week (7 days, not 9). I'm a college teacher on a big campus, so lots of walking, and I move during lecture. Couldn't have done it without the wrap around binder/girdle thing, but it was HARD. Then was back at work full-time (my other job is therapist) after 3 weeks (last week), and again it was hard, but not as hard. I do feel like I might be dragging a little longer because of having pushed it so early. I wish I could've made 2 weeks work. No lifting, pulling a heavy bag up and down hills, but no lifting. Also, after 1 week I could not drive, which surprised the heck out of me. I drive with others so didn't need to that first week to get to work. One block of driving was super painful. Worse than walking miles. Go figure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
