Tara1992 79 Posted June 16, 2016 Ok so I am going to get my surgery date this morning (yayyyy) and all I can think about is the recovery time. I don't want to miss that much work. I am a social worker and being away from my clients for 3 weeks.... Just scares me. But I do work an office job! I know everyone is different! But for shytes and giggles, I'd like to know how long post op it took everyone to get back to work?? Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eclecticwingtips 130 Posted June 16, 2016 Hey fellow social worker here. I work with kids and do therapeutic work in homes as well as office based stuff. I was back at work after 2 weeks off and managed ok but still had some pain and discomfort sitting at my desk esp. I know the feeling about leaving your clients but this will make you better at you job i think with the increased energy, so a little loss for bigger gain!!! Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoes.Realm 190 Posted June 16, 2016 I was back to work in just over 3 weeks. I wish I could have stayed out longer but the bills call lol. One the other hand, I have a friend that had the surgery and was back to work in just under 2 weeks. Just depends on how you feel and what you think you can tolerate. Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tara1992 79 Posted June 16, 2016 Hey fellow social worker here. I work with kids and do therapeutic work in homes as well as office based stuff. I was back at work after 2 weeks off and managed ok but still had some pain and discomfort sitting at my desk esp. I know the feeling about leaving your clients but this will make you better at you job i think with the increased energy, so a little loss for bigger gain!!! Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk Awesome!! I was doing home based behavior mods when I live in RI and I moved to NJ and have yet to find a company I like as much as the one in RI so right now I'm working with Homeless Vets in a transitional program. Granted I'm up and down 450 times a day, I do work in the office lol. Thanks for the cramp advice though, I thought sitting would be easier, but maybe being slightly more active will be better. I really appreciate it! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eclecticwingtips 130 Posted June 16, 2016 I found getting up and moving good. The position you sit on a chair at work is more upright making the muscle uncomfotable compared to sitting on the couch etc Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christinamo7 4,042 Posted June 16, 2016 I was off about 10 days and then I worked 6 hour days for the rest of the first month. (got cleared to return at one week check up, but then it was the weekend. that allowed me to go back to work but still manage learning to eat and drink and walk - plus take the occasional nap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
