How long to return back to work post RNY

[getch888 19]

I initially was getting myself ready for a sleeve but my surgeon suggested otherwise after my pre-op tests indicating more problems with acid reflux. So now I have to get myself mentally ready for RNY. So how long did it take to get back to work after RNY. Thank you.

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[Orlando P. 2]

Depending on what you do. If you don't lift anything over 10 lbs then 3 to 4 days you can go back to work.

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[swizzle 120]

I agree with Orlando. A lot of people recommend to take several weeks, but I work an office job that is semi-flexible with things like walking around and stuff, and I'm already back this week after having RNY last Tuesday. You will feel tired and probably have trouble staying focused, but for me I just didn't have the option to take that much time off work, and I feel great!

Good luck!

[wenrishel 16]

What is RNY?

[swizzle 120]

Gastric bypass Roux-en-y

[getch888 19]

Thanks Orlando and swizzle, i work as a nurse manager so not so much on the floor but just wanted to be sure I'll be ready physically & mentally to go back though I don't want to use up all my vacation time.

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[smashley296 26]

This was something I was thinking of as well. I have booked off a week and a half but would like to go back after a week if I'm feeling up to it. Good to know that might be a possibility!

[pattyoj 13]

I am in the same book. I know ppl take off weeks for it, but they are also very heavy (400lbs) . I am 280 lbs(not that I am skinny) and wrk a desk job. If things go well, surgery will be the 28th. So I will return to work on monday

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[getch888 19]

I am about the same weight and more desk job too. I think I'll take 2weeks and go from there.

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[TristanNicole 169]

I took two weeks off for my RNY, I'm a nurse in an office as well and it was plenty of time, I could have taken less time. But on busy days after I went back I would get light headed pretty often.

[RNY-Gal 40]

I plan on taking 4-6 weeks off. I work in a factory lifting up to 50lbs daily and very fast paced. A lot of bending down.

I also plan on taking off the of work for the pre-op liquid diet since I have to drink a shake every 2-3 hours. At work I can't do that.

[shrinkingkimber 200]

I'm getting the sleeve, not bypass but I'm taking 2 weeks then working a shorter schedule the 3rd week (4-5 hrs per day vs 8). My boss actually suggested that so it's something to consider!

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[DeletedMember 715]

I am 6 days post-RNY and I could probably start back tomorrow if needed. I'm going to work from home for a week or two mainly because I tire easily and it will be less stressful to reintroduce food.

My doctor essentially told me to take as much time as possible to focus on healing and introducing food. However, he said 1-2 weeks is probably all that's required.

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[Jade99 40]

My surgeon told me about 3 weeks. Which it's cool with me. I was out 3 weeks for my gallbladder surgery and was in good shape by the 3rd week, so I think it's between you and your surgeon.