Back to work. How soon?

[Ginger1217 5]

I had my sleeve this past Thursday December 17. I'm thinking about going back to work tomorrow December 21. I work in an office so it's not a physical job. What's the soonest some of you all went back to work?

PS. I still feel a little weak but my husband will drive me.

[Sophie74656 1,572]

I wouldn't push it. For me I was very weak and my back hurt from sitting in one position for too long

[_Kate_ 2,224]

Congrats on the surgery!

I was off work for four weeks and should have really stayed off six. I do have a stressful job which involves being in and out of the car a few times a day but I didn't really think I would be so exhausted even in week four. I have a feeling if I had had a desk job I would have been as tired. Be careful with yourself, it's very early days.

When I have my Tummy Tuck etc I am having six weeks off!!

[Protege01 16]

I took 3 weeks off and I'm glad I did. After hearing about the recovery time for some people, I figured I would only need a week or 2. But after 2 weeks I still tired easily and had difficulty getting in and out of a car.

Take as much time as you need and don't rush it.

[Bayougrl 23]

I am 4 days post op and I could go back now if I was taking it easy at work. Listen to your body and use caution. Good luck.

[McButterpants 2,846]

The first week after surgery, I got very tired. I telecommute full time and I worked 1/2 days the week after surgery - I rested when I needed to and I walked, walked and walked some more.

It's important you take care of yourself during the recovery - you just had major surgery. Don't push it.

[aaonthego 24]

I probably could have gone back to work if needed at 5 to 7 days post-op. But I'm taking 3 weeks off. There were times during the first week where I could only be comfortable reclining. Not sure what your office setup is like, but if you're feeling well and have access to a reclining chair or bed like in a health center/clinic in case you need it, then go for it.

[mokt 58]

I work in an office as well and took 3 weeks off and wish I had taken 4 weeks off. So, I guess my message to you is to take as much time off as you can/need and focus on recovering. I found the drive challenging and sitting at a desk and just moving around the office exhausting especially in the afternoon.

Congrats! Take care of yourself and try not to rush back into things!

[failmenot 16]

I went back at 5 days post op - I have an office job as well and only worked half days for the first few days and I did just fine. Good luck!

[Ginger1217 5]

Thanks. I went back for a few hours today. I got really tired. It's a lot different sitting at home vs sitting in an office. lol. I didn't drive. I just don't feel safe driving at this time even though I'm not taking pain medicine any more. Seeing all the holiday food they had there was hard.

[MnDave 3]

Surgery Dec. 16, back to work Dec. 22. Office job. Everything went fine.

[erp 2,016]

I took two weeks off and was antsy to get back but the first month back was tough, I got tired very easily. Looking back, I think I could have used another week to rest.