TanishaP 61 Posted September 21, 2016 Preparing to fill out some paper work for my job real soon...Just wanted to know how long did some of you stay out of work..... Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted September 21, 2016 @@TanishaP I plan on staying out for 4-6 weeks. I have the time and my surgeon said the longer I can take the better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanishaP 61 Posted September 21, 2016 I was planning on taking off a month... Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pescador 1,374 Posted September 21, 2016 I shopped the mall in four days. Felt great. No lifting, and you will get tired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue50 15 Posted September 21, 2016 I stayed off work for one week, however I have an office job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HealthierToday 10 Posted September 21, 2016 I'm having surgery tomorrow (9/22/16) and I'll work from home tomorrow and return to the office on week 2 -- at least that's the plan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finding_onederland 226 Posted September 21, 2016 I was sleeved on 9/6. I was back at work on 9/19. I was expecting to be wiped out in the evening but I have been feeling surprisingly good. ( I have a desk job) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanishaP 61 Posted September 21, 2016 I was sleeved on 9/6. I was back at work on 9/19. I was expecting to be wiped out in the evening but I have been feeling surprisingly good. ( I have a desk job)O wow! MY JOB CONSIST OF ALOT OF MOVING PULLING AND STANDING.... Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
am3ie 5 Posted September 21, 2016 I have 3 weeks off and im a nursing sister in a busy ICU, ill be taking it lightly when i return but a month is usually better xx Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyK44 263 Posted September 21, 2016 It sucked but I went back to my office job after 11 days. It just seems to depend on the person. Have a great recovery! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanishaP 61 Posted September 21, 2016 It sucked but I went back to my office job after 11 days. It just seems to depend on the person. Have a great recovery! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App Thanks Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuswysly 122 Posted September 21, 2016 Ditto what LuppyLulu said.........off and running after 4 days. I got tired easily but felt great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeca23 7 Posted September 21, 2016 I took off 6 weeks and finally returning back to work tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
limase63 39 Posted September 21, 2016 Preparing to fill out some paper work for my job real soon...Just wanted to know how long did some of you stay out of work..... Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App I don't have a physically taxing job, so while I had a hernia operation three days after my rny, I was back to work two weeks after my surgery. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rolosmom7 740 Posted September 22, 2016 For my desk job, 13 days. Then half days for a week. We'll see how next week goes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites