Return to Work

[NJ Mom 30]

Good morning everyone!

I am new here and have my surgery tentatively scheduled for November. Just wanted your opinions on returning to work. My doctor said it is normally 2-4 weeks at home. I work at a desk and really don't have to move much. My surgery would be on a Wed, do you think its feasible to stay home that week and the next, then go back the following Monday? So approximately 10 days home. I don't have a lot of paid sick time and hoping this will work for me, but want to see what your experience tells me.

Thanks so much, appreciate any feedback!

[The Candidate 3,215]

Welcome!

There's a lot of variety with this question, but 2 weeks is pretty average. I took 6 because I was able to get the time off, but if pressed, I definitely could have gone back in 2. The major issue at that point was just exhaustion, which is also very common.

This is of course barring any unforeseen post op complication.

Best wishes on your upcoming surgery!

[Shell Renewed 176]

I could have gone back after one week, but everyone is different.

[blizair09 3,250]

I am taking six weeks off, but we have short-term disability insurance included with our benefits at 100% pay for up to 13 weeks. While I might be physically capable of going back to work sooner, I want to take the time to work through the various food phases, to let my body heal, to regain my energy, and to mentally prepare myself to deal with the stress that my work embodies every day given these new physical limitations brought on by the sleeve.

[mculver 2]

I had my surgery on a Monday and returned to work the following Monday. I also have a desk job, and thought I would be fine. I wish that I would have taken 2 weeks off. Best of luck to you!

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[cdsjjotn 516]

I had my surgery on a Monday and went back to work the following Monday . If you can I would suggest 2 weeks only because I was still tired and needed to concentrate on getting my liquid in . I was to distracted at work.

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[lalame 56]

I had my surgery on 09/06/16 and am still off from work. I could not imagine going back within a week. If you can take 2 take it. Remember, you may feel week and tired. Your pain and liquid tolerance may be different. Give your body time to heal and adjust. They recommend 4-6 weeks for a reason.

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[lizardqueen 56]

I agree with lalame. I was going to take one week but ended up taking 3 weeks. Basically due to weakness and getting used to the new routine and lower intake.

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[Vinasu 621]

I had surgery on Wednesday and went back to work Monday. I took three days off. I have a very sedentary job, and I slept every second I wasn't working for the first two weeks. It was absolutely doable, though.

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[hdw85 48]

I Went back to my desk job after 2 weeks and by lunch time I was starting to be a little uncomfortable, but I made it through! Good luck

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[time4mefinally 2]

I also had surgery on a Wednesday and went back to work on the following Monday. Everyone has such varied experiences!

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[fancypants67 162]

I went back after one week...desk job...and I was just FINE (i work 12.5 hour shifts). There's NO WAY i could have gotten 6 weeks...especially since for me, this was considered an "elective" surgery. For me, this recovery has been incredibly easy.

[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

I am taking six weeks off, but we have short-term disability insurance included with our benefits at 100% pay for up to 13 weeks. While I might be physically capable of going back to work sooner, I want to take the time to work through the various food phases, to let my body heal, to regain my energy, and to mentally prepare myself to deal with the stress that my work embodies every day given these new physical limitations brought on by the sleeve.

Lucky!!

[#BirdDog 604]

I took two weeks and returned to work just in time to head out of town for a conference. I found that I had to get up and stand in the back of some of the sessions because I would start to get some pain if I say too long. Kind of like my body was compressing and putting pressure on my stomach. But I was ready to go back at 2 weeks.

My wife was MORE than ready for me to go back to work about day three after surgery.

Edited September 23, 2016 by #BirdDog

[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

My surgery is Weds 10/5. I am taking off 10/4 (for travel and pre op) - 10/9. The next week i am going to work part time. Ill let you know it works out.